Coach Slavisa Jokanovic addressed the media about Maccabi Tel Aviv's upcoming UEFA Champions League third round qualifying match against Viktoria Plzen
Are you satisfied with what the club has done in bringing in new players?
I've already talked about bringing in new players and I'm happy with what everyone has been doing on the pitch. The club has worked very hard on this aspect and I want to concentrate on the match now.
What are your expectations about the match against Viktoria Plzen?
I expect and I am sure that my team will do much better tomorrow night on the Broomfield pitch. They will play the best they can and they will find an opportunity to win the game and get a good result.
Plzen is a tough team and it's not the first time they have played in Europe so they are used to these competitions. We respect our opponents but most importantly we must respect ourselves especially in our home stadium.
What will be the keys for Maccabi?
We have to work together as a team. We are very fast and we will create chances. We may not dominate the whole game but we will find that moment where we can be most dangerous against Plzen but we must be very carefull.
Will Avi Rikan play tomorrow?
Avi Rikan and all of the players have a chance to play. He is a great player and has played with Zurich the past two years and has a chance to participate in the game. He will be a very important part of our squad this coming season.
What formation will you play?
You'll have to buy a ticket to see what we will do on the pitch tomorrow. I don't make changes just for the sake of making them. We have an important and tough team to play against tomorrow and we must know how to play without the ball.
How is it to work with a player like Eran Zahavi?
Zahavi is very important and it's my pleasure to work with great players. He's our captain but we will be 11 against 11 on the field of play tomorrow and I'm sure he will do a great job for our team.
What do expect from the supporters at Bloomfield?
Bloomfield is a noisy place with an amazing atmosphere! We had amazing support last match but tomorrow will be even better. The team plays well in front of its supporters.
