Vladimir Ivic, the Maccabi Tel Aviv Head Coach spoke ahead of his squad’s Israel Premier League Ligat Japanika Matchday 20 clash at Hapoel Hadera on Monday night (21:00) at the Netanya Stadium:
“Hadera is a club that just was promoted from the 2nd division and they have a good coach and we have to be focused. We are prepared and know what to expect. We will work hard to achieve the 3 points and will fight from the first to the last second.”
Giving 100% for the win:
“This will be an away match at the same stadium that we play in and our goal is to win just as it is every match. I hope our fans will be with us tomorrow. I’m sure the players will be ready to give 100% in order to take the win.”
The last contest against Hadera:
“I’m not looking at the result (4:0 Maccabi) from the last match. For us the most important thing is to win continue to improve from match to match.”
Working hard:
“We have been working hard from the first day. We have rules that we will keep to ourselves until the end of the season and this is the way to build and grow a team and players. We have been improving from match to match as this is something that must continue until the end of the season.”
Giving 100% for the team:
“The players are professional with good character and good teamwork. They have shown this time and time again and I’m sure they will continue that way. Work hard, be part of the team and give 100% for the team.”
About the young players:
“To understand what one young player can do you need to give him a chance and not just one chance.”
