Eitan Tibi, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s central defender who has slid into the right back position spoke about the change in the club’s defensive setup while also commenting on being a winner as well as the State Cup match on Thursday against Rishon Le’Zion:
“There’s no question that Maccabi Petach Tikva is a good team. I’m happy that we earned three very important points and now we have to keep looking forward to our next challenge.”
The change in the defensive setup and playing right back:
“Whatever the coach will ask me to do, I will do and I’ll give the maximum in any role that I’m asked to fill. We had some injured players and the coach knew that I could play that position so I did whatever I could to help the club and the team.”
The victory over Petach Tikva and the success over the past few years:
“We pressured them and we won the game, but we have to just concentrate on what we are doing on the pitch. Over the last few years it really doesn’t matter who the coach has been but we have the will to win every match and every competition. We are a group of winners and I hope that it continues.”
The new coach’s style:
“Every coach has his way and style and we as players have to adjust to that. I’m sure that over the next few games we will look even better. When a coach wants to bring in a different style it always takes time to get used to.
The upcoming State Cup match against Rishon Le’Zion:
“It’s not going to be an easy match at all. The State Cup is never a competition that one should feel that they are favorites and we always have to be at the top of our game and be ready.”
