Maccabi Tel Aviv will look to continue their fine form in league action when they visit Maccabi Netanya at the Netanya Stadium on Monday night at 21:00 on Matchday 4 of the Israel Premier League Ligat Ha’Al. Eitan Tibi addressed the assembled media at the prematch press conference and began by discussing the injury that is forcing him to wear a face mask:
“I feel good and the more I can play the better I’ll feel. The face mask doesn’t bother me that much and they fixed it up so it will be as best as possible for me as I’d rather play than sit on the side.”
The amount of central defenders in the squad:
“That’s the decision of the club and it wouldn’t be right of me to opine on the issue. The club wants to succeed and I have a part in helping in its success.”
The injury bug:
“There’s a price to pay for not having a long break. Of course it’s also a matter of luck. We have a club with a big squad and every player can fill the void.”
The publication of the starting lineup:
“I’ve been here for 6 years and this is how it’s been for the six years as well. I got used to it and it’s a part of me now. Even though it may not always be pleasant it’s something we have to deal with. We know each other very well and I don’t believe that it’s something that bothered us against Slavia Prague.”
About Netanya:
“We know what to expect from them and I believe and hope that we will see that on the pitch. Netanya is an excellent club but we have making our preparations and we will make the adjustments that are necessary for this match.”
