Maccabi Tel Aviv is putting the finishing touches on their preparations for an encounter with Chelsea on Tuesday 21:45 at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa. The captain Eran Zahavi spoke about trying to take points from the English Champions and more:

Opportunity to take points:

“We don’t have many more chances to take points but we have a chance tomorrow to give our fans something to cheer about and we know that it will not be easy, but we are coming in to win and to try and upset Chelsea.”

On the right time to play Chelsea:

“There is never a time that is better or worse to play a team like Chelsea. Our goal is to take some points and we have improved over the competition but Chelsea is looking to progress in the Champions League and it is not an easy task.”

Playing in London:

“I was recently in London on holiday and I’m happy in Tel Aviv. I want to wait for the right offer and right now I’ve received some, but it has to be the best for me, my family and the club. If a big offer comes be from a big team that would be great and you’ll know about it, but like I said I’m very happy and content in Tel Aviv.”