Maccabi Tel Aviv's fitness coach and assistant to head coach Paulo Sousa, Nacho Torreno, has been appointed this evening by Israel's national football team coach Eli Gutman as the side's fitness coach. Assigned to assist the squad in their 2016 European championship campaign, Torreno will carry out his duties in tandem with his work with the Maccabi Tel Aviv professional staff, who gave their approval for his dual responsibilities.

Last week, Israel were drawn into Group 2 for the 2016 European championship qualifiers, along with Bosnia-Herzegovina, Belgium, Wales, Cyprus and Andorra. Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club wish the national team and Nacho Torreno the very best of luck in their upcoming campaign to reach the 2016 European championship finals.