Vidar Kjartansson, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s number 9 spoke about the upcoming contest against KR Reykjavik tomorrow evening at the Netanya Stadium, 18:00. The Icelandic striker
“I played against them a lot of times and it’s always been one of the best teams in Iceland.”
His feelings about the encounter:
“It was a good feeling. I haven’t played an Icelandic team since I went abroad so I am looking forward to playing against them.”
Rotating players:
“We have only been together for a few weeks and we need to play a rotation, It’s important that all the players will be fit and that everyone gets playing time.”
Expectations after leading the league in scoring last season:
“It’s always been an expectation where I’ve been playing and I’ll be ready for the pressure.”
Familiarity with KR:
“I know many of the players and I’ve played with some on my hometown club.”
Maccabi as favorites:
“I’m not thinking about favorites. There are only two games and we saw teams move to the group stages from small counties, so we have to be prepared.”
Playing under coach Jordi Cruyff:
“You saw it last year when we won almost every game under his direction. Hopefully this year will be even better than last year.”
