Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Haifa 2:0 at Sammy Ofer Stadium and one of the players who put in a quality performance for the Yellow & Blue was Avi Rikan. Number 22 played a more offensive role in the victory as he was in the right midfield position and Head Coach Lito Vidigal’s faith in him was rewarded by a goal and the pass that helped Vidar Kjaratansson find the back of the goal as well:
“I haven’t played this position recently, but it is one that is more natural for me. I like playing on the offensive side of the game and I’m happy that I was able to score and also assist on a goal. But most importantly we won the game and we all know that we still have another goal this season. We will do the maximum to finish this campaign off on a positive note despite the disappointment of not winning the league.”
About the season:
“A club like Maccabi Tel Aviv needs to come into every match with the desire to win no matter what has happened in the past. We all have this obligation and we showed that against Haifa and we will continue to show this over the upcoming matches.”
His personal performance:
“I’m training well every week and I hope and expect to play. That fact that I’ve been training well gave me the chance to play today and this is what I’ve done over the course of my whole career. I’ll also do this going into the future. I’ve played under many coaches and I have to continue my way in order to be the best that I can be and help my club.”
Future with the Club:
“I have a contract with Maccabi. I’ll do as much as I can to help the club and I can play in many different roles.”
