After advancing over Ferecvaros, Maccabi Tel Aviv will begin the second round of Europa League qualifying when they welcome Radnicki Nis of Serbia at 20:00. Head Coach Vladimir Ivic looked ahead to the contest which will be the first leg of a two legged tie between the clubs:
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“I think that every stage is more difficult and this is something that we have in front of us. We finished the first stage and the next opponent is Radnicki. They may not have the name but they are very difficult and strong team. We must be ready to give 100% in both games to make it past the next stage.”
The target:
“Our target is to win the game and play disciplined from the first to last minute. We want to give our best to get the best result. All of the players are ready.”
Playing the first leg at home:
“The first game is at home and I think it’s a small advantage. You play in front of your fans and I hope that we will have more fans than the previous game and more and more as each game goes by. We need the supporters to help us every game like they did last match. We want to have a good result and prepare ourselves for two games but we will need to see what will happen tomorrow. We prepared a week for this game and I’m sure we will be ready.”
The full squad getting playing time and Bersky starting against Ferencvaros:
“It’s a normal process for me to want to see all of the players at the club when I arrived and that started in the preseason. A lot of players are back after being on loan and some are also with us from the Under-19 side. I had three weeks to work with them before the first official game. I am happy with them all and not just Bersky. They are all important and we have a lot of games in front of us. We have three games coming up this next week and I’m sure many will play.”
About Radnicki:
“It’s the first time I am playing a Serbian club. They are the team who finished in third place and have been more organized over the last two years. They have a good coach and a number of experienced players. They will have a good season and will contend for the Serbian championship. We are professionals and you can’t be sensitive and have feelings for anyone.”
