Lito Vidigal, the Maccabi Tel Aviv Boss addressed the media prior to their State Cup Semifinal match versus Beitar Jerusalem at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Wednesday evening 20:30. The Angolan spoke about the Club’s opponent, the importance of the Cup and began by discussing winger Tal Ben Chaim’s status:
“We are training today and after that we will decide if he is ok to play or not.”
Personal record in Cup games:
“I have more victories than losses but I’ve never played in a final.”
Winning the Cup:
“All of the games are very important and important for Maccabi. We have to win titles and we had a chance to win the Cup last year and this year we are attempting to do so as well.”
Still an opportunity to take the Double:
“That’s why we work everyday. We talk about it and as long as we have a chance to take two titles we will keep fighting until the end.”
Importance of the Cup:
“This is a different competition. Either you win or you lose. We want to win this competition as well as last year we didn’t win it and it’s important to fight for the victory and take the Cup.”
About Beitar Jerusalem:
“We know that Beitar has a good and aggressive team that plays very good football with a good coach. But we have to play our game and then we will have a chance to win. I always talk about working as a team and if we work together we will have more of a chance to win.”
Relationship with Jordi Cruyff:
“If I had any doubts about my job I would discuss it but that’s not the case. Everyone knows who make the decisions and I take them both in victory and defeat. I know my position and as does everyone else both Jordi and myself. Jordi can do what he wants when he decides not to be on the bench then he won’t be.”
