Head Coach Jordi Cruyff and Barak Itzhaki addressed the gathered media ahead of Thursday night’s Toto Cup Final at the Netanya Stadium, 20:40.
Jordi Cruyff:
“It’s an important game with two big teams and when you reach a final you want to win and you want to fight. We will be putting out a strong team with the intention to win and gain confidence.”
Gaining confidence:
“We need to gain confidence and momentum. We have the quality but we have to show the winning quality and mentality. We are playing the strongest team in the country over the past couple of years, but it’s a chance to show our character. It’s a final and we are going full out.”
About Beer Sheva:
“The Club has made a step forward and they have been able to hold onto players, plus they’ve been able to sign interesting players. But they have been able to keep the veteran experienced core and that’s why they have been successful.”
Regaining the killer instinct:
“We have to get back to a winning formula with a killer instinct. We have to play a tough physical game.”
The final:
“A final is always two teams that want to win and give it all. It’s a game against Maccabi and Hapoel Beer Sheva, not two individuals. The club’s have a rich past, present and future.
Barak Itzhaki also commented:
“It’s two big and quality teams that will bring a good atmosphere. The players like these types of matches.”
Being a part of Maccabi Tel Aviv:
“It will be a very interesting match with two good teams and great squads. Winning a title will help us go on our way. We have a lot of respect for Beer Sheva but we can’t forget that we are Maccabi Tel Aviv and we want to win this match.”
