Eitan Tibi, the Yellow & Blue veteran central defender looked at the importance of Thursday’s Europa League match at 22:05 Israel Time versus Alkmaar. Number 18 spoke about the club’s desire to perform well in continental play, the importance of getting a good result and the goal the team is now facing:
“There’s no question that this wasn’t the way we wanted to open up our European campaign but we know that we can compete and we will do our best to play well in Alkmaar and to take some points.”
Crucial Matchday Three encounter:
“Alkmaar also wants to take points this game because the third match is very critical in the competition. Both teams will look to win and hopefully we will find ourselves on top.”
Preparation:
“I know that Maccabi has played in these types of situations many times and there’s no question that we will come prepared for the game.”
European play:
“Maccabi has taken steps forward each and every season in either the Europa League or Champions League and I hope that this can continue for the years to come.”
