Lito Vidigal, the Maccabi Tel Aviv Head Coach is preparing his squad for a Matchday 35 encounter with Maccabi Petah Tikva at the Moshava Stadium in Petah Tikva on Sunday at 20:15. The Angolan boss spoke about who will play and how he makes the choices for his Starting XI:
“We always have to make choices. Sometimes it’s the yellow cards and sometimes it’s injuries. It also may be the moment for a certain player and we have to make the best choices for the game as the next match is always most important.”
Chances of Daniel Lifshitz starting in goal against Petah Tikva:
“We will see. We have more trainings to do and then we will make a decision. The most important thing is the upcoming game and if he has a chance to play I hope he plays well.”
About Avi Rikan and other players who will have a chance to play:
“Sometimes I make changes and there are moments that I need to make a certain change because I don’t have all of the players to choose from. I believe in all of the players that are here and they are all professionals who will give everything that they have. They know that they are in a big team and they have to take advantage of the chances that they have. All the games that are left are very important and we want to win all of the games.”
Players who are out of contract at the end of the season:
“The players gave everything and they played hard. Like I told you last week, the season is not over yet. Only at the end of the season will we look at where we stand for next campaign. We have to play well and win the remaining games. We have to stay focussed until the end of the season.”
Deciding who will play and taking advantage of the opportunity:
“All of the players have a chance to play and we choose the best ones for that moment. When we choose them we hope that they will do what Avi Rikan did against Haifa and take advantage of the opportunity.”
Upcoming training camp:
“The training camp is already organized and we have a number of plans.”
About Eliel Peretz:
“I talk to Eliel and all of the players. I hope that he will one day be the next captain of Maccabi. He has many good qualities. He has played well every time he has had the opportunity.”
