Stuttgart boss Christian Gross has urged his side to forget about their Bundesliga woes when they take on Odense BK.
The Germans slipped to the foot of their domestic table on the back of a 4-1 thrashing at home to Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend, their fifth defeat in their opening six league games.
But they have started their European campaign in more impressive fashion and go into tomorrow's game top of Group H thanks to their opening 3-0 win over Young Boys.
"We need to look ahead now and, on Thursday, free our thoughts from the Bundesliga in order to be in the correct mental state for the Europa League," Gross said on Stuttgart's official website.
"Odense is a challenge that we must rise to.
"We have to get back on track as quickly as possible. That is done only step by step, through small successes.
"We will achieve them only through targeted, hard work. We find ourselves in an uncomfortable situation, which we have only ourselves to thank for, but we can't still be devastated now."
Gross has announced his intention to make changes for the game in Denmark, revealing Cristian Molinaro and Stefano Celozzi were likely to start at full-back and midfielder Mamadou Bah, a summer signing from Strasbourg, could make his debut.
Despite his side's poor form, the former Tottenham boss expects three points.
"That is a very important game. We made a good start in the Europa League with the 3-0 win in Bern and we want to maintain our position in the table at all costs. We will need to be compact, determined and avoid conceding any goals. I'm expecting a positive result from my team," said Gross.
Odense were beaten 2-1 at Spanish side Getafe in their group opener.
They go into tomorrow's match having beaten Lyngby 3-1 on Monday to lie fourth in the Danish SAS-Liga after 10 games, already 12 points behind leaders FC Copenhagen.
"Of course they will try to win their home game," added Gross.
"I expect a well-organised team, who will be aggressive. Up front they have quick strikers, who are also good technically.
"At the back they a very solid and have plenty of experience."
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