Lito Vidigal, the Yellow & Blue boss looked ahead to the Matchday 30 Ligat Ha’Al Championship Playoff Match against Maccabi Petah Tikva and discussed Eyal Golasa’s play, keeping the players in shape and of course the upcoming clash:
“All of the games are very difficult and this is how we approved each one. We had 3 games in a week and the players did a good job. We had a very good game against Maccabi Haifa and we beat them for the first time this season. The players made it look easy but it was a very tough game. We have now been working together for a month and a half to two months and we are getting to know each other better. Maccabi Petah Tikva is a very good team but we have to concentrate on ourselves. We respect the opponent but we have to play well and take the three points.”
About Petah Tikva:
“We are only thinking about ourselves. Right now the Maccabi Petah Tikva match is most important and only after that we will focus on the next game. I tell the players, focus on the current game and then move on to the next one.”
Making it easy by working hard:
“We played very hard last game and we worked a lot. We made it easy because the players fought a lot. You may have thought that it was an easy game but it’s because the players worked very very hard. We also have the State Cup Final and now we have to focus on the league and win every game until then. Afterwards we will focus on the final.”
Working to win every game:
“We are working to win all of the games and this is what I tell the players every day. We have to come and be focused on the way we work and then we will have more of a chance to win. We have to be focused on the next game and win the next game. If you don’t win then who knows. That’s why the next game is always most important.”
Keeping the players in shape:
“Last week we played 3 games and the players showed me that they are in very good condition. But we have to be careful as the players have appeared in what could be 60 games. Most importantly is that I have good professionals who work hard. When we have players with good character we can get past every situation and get to the next level.”
About Eyal Golasa:
“He’s a fantastic player but what I always say is that we are a team. If we work and play hard every game that is the best. He’s a real team player after being out for two months to come in and help. I hope he stays fit so he can continue to play well and be with the team. We need everyone to succeed. I believe in Golasa if I play him and if I play Gal Alberman I believe in him too.”
