Maccabi Tel Aviv begins their Israel State Cup campaign this Saturday evening away at Bnei Lod, 18:30. The Yellow & Blue will visit the Leumit side in the Round of 32 of the tournament and the Captain Gal Alberman discussed the upcoming contest at the prematch press conference:

“We are going into the match on Saturday and we are not playing at our best. The Cup game is a winner take all or go home type of game. We’ve had some difficulties over the last few years with these types of matches. These contests aren’t simple regardless of the situation we are in.”

Players responsibility:

“I hope that we will play well. We all have to play well no matter who is in the sidelines. We have to play well for the Club and for the fans and we have to raise our level so we can advance to the next round. Our level of play over the last few weeks hasn’t been good enough.”