The Yellow-and-Blue boss, Peter Bosz commented on his side’s third 0:0 draw in a row, this time at home against first place side Hapoel Beer Sheva. Maccabi find themselves three points out of first place with there matches to go:
“Disappointing result. Today we didn’t start well and we didn’t pressure well like we are used to. It may have been because of Beer Sheva and their quality. I was a bit surprised that even though we didn’t start well we had the best chances. The second half we played well, but in order to win you must score and we haven’t.”
Defense and offense:
“We defend with the whole team and the same is true when you score. You need the whole team. You can’t put your finger on one player. You have to look at the whole team.”
Chances to win the title:
“We have three games to go. I remember Barcelona when they won the championship on the last day. We don’t have the luxury of controlling our own destiny. We will have to see what Beer Sheva does and we must win out.”
The Rajikovic situation:
“I came here to Israel and I’ve had many experiences. At 18:19 I received the news that Rajikovic could play. I’m not used to these types of things go on but that’s what it is.”
Changing up tactics:
“I was confident that I could play with 3 defenders, but after 15 minutes I changed back to 4. I had Dor Peretz in the lineup and he gave me flexibility to do this.”
Coming to coach in Israel:
“I knew the numbers that Maccabi had and since I’m here and the club hasn’t lost one game. We have scored many goals and we’ve only lost 3 league games all season. But we are up against a team called Beer Sheva who are very good. I’m disappointed but this is what it is.”
Message to the team following the match:
“Heads up for the last three games and we have a chance if we win these matches. Maccabi has to always try to be the champion. The team played in the Champions League this year and we will play in a Cup final. If we lose one championship out of four years it is disappointing because I am a sportsman.”
Not getting the most out of the foreign players:
“I look at who are the best players and I don’t look if they are foreigners or not. I want to play with my best players, but Nosa has been injured.”
