UEFA Europa League 2013: Players to Watch Entering Second Leg

The 2013 UEFA Europa League saw a pair of great semifinals on Thursday, but no team managed to create much separation entering next Thursday's second leg.

Both games were decided by one goal (recaps via UEFA.com). The second leg will be tight, and any mistake could lead to a devastating and decisive goal.

David Luiz bailed out Chelsea with a goal in the 94th minute, after a penalty kick by Basel just moments earlier. Chelsea has the edge entering next week's match, but they can't play not to lose. They need to be aggressive and try to get an early lead.

Fenerbahce benefited from a late goal against Benfica in the other semifinal. This semifinal featured very few scoring chances for either team, so all eyes will be on the defense.

With so much on the line next week and little room for error, who should fans be watching in the second leg?

Mohamed Salah, Basel

For a team that could use a boost, Basel needs Mohamed Salah to be aggressive in the the second leg. 

This is a guy who has taken quite a few shots during the tournament. He has eight shots in the last three games and 17 in the last six games, stats via UEFA.com. 

Salah found the back of the net in the quarterfinals, and he has the potential to be the X-factor. He also has an assist in a recent game, so he can find a way to help his team get on the board.

He has good speed, but he doesn't always finish off his shot.

If he can get some looks next Thursday, Chelsea could be in trouble. Salah has plenty of talent and can carry Basel into the finals.

Artur Moraes, Benfica

This may seem like I'm pointing out the obvious, but Artur Moraes needs to be ready to go from the start.

The goalie was tested only three times in the first leg, and he kept the ball in front of him. Despite not getting a lot of action, it was crucial for him to come up big when he was pressured.

In a 1-0 game, the two teams combined for only seven shots on target. Benfica was unable to get anything going all game, but the team managed to come away with a goal.

With very few opportunities each way, Benfica's goalie needs to be solid. His team has to play aggressively after the defense held up most of last game, and he should continue to get help.

Fenerbahce missed a penalty kick at the end of the first half, but Moraes gave them almost no chance of finding the back of the net.

In what will be a great second leg, the goalie needs to come up big once again for his team to advance to the finals.