Jordi Cruyff, the Yellow & Blue Sports Director is preparing his side for a Matchday 20 match against Maccabi Haifa on Monday evening, 21:00 at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa. Cruyff discussed which Maccabi will come to play against Haifa, Dor Peretz going on loan, Sheran Yeini returning and about tomorrow’s match:
“We all know that it’s a special game in a very nice stadium and there is a a lot of quality on both sides who want to win. We usually have exciting games when we play Haifa.”
Playing to the best of their abilities:
“We have lost a lot of points against rivalries we should have beaten. We will play to the best of our abilities and we will do our best.”
The Israeli Classico:
“These games are a bit different. Positions on the table aren’t really relevant and they will have a lot of enthusiasm and they will try their best.”
Bringing back Sheran Yeini:
“We were always interested in the moment when he may want to come back.”
Positions that Yeini can play and what he can offer:
“Sheran has played left back, right back, central defender and midfielder. The answer will be on the pitch. We didn’t bring him because of the points situation but for his abilities on and off of the pitch. We are happy he came back and he will be a key for this club.”
Focus:
“I think about Maccabi Tel Aviv. We should just focus on ourselves and all the rest is the circus outside and we aren’t paying much attention to it. It isn’t relevant to the 3-points so we won’t put any effort into it.”
Transfer window moves:
“You’ll know everything by February 3rd. This isn’t the place and time to make any announcements.”
Dor Peretz on loan:
“We felt that it was important for him to play about 2000 minutes and that’s what young players need to play. This is a chance to get games under his belt. What we know is that he has a big future with Maccabi.
Which Maccabi will show up, the one that played Sakhnin or Raanana:
“I really hope it will be the team that we saw against Sakhnin because if it isn’t we may have some issues.”
