Vladimir Ivic, the Maccabi Tel Aviv Head Coach looked ahead to his squad’s Israel Premier League Ligat Japanika Matchday 21 contest against Hapoel Haifa at the Netanya Stadium:
“This is a team that has won 5 matches and drew 5 more in their last 10 games. This is a serious club. For sure we have a difficult game in front of us and we have two be prepared. Our goal is the same as any other game, we want to win the game.”
The status of the squad:
“We have a couple of players who are recovering and they are feeling better. I hope they will be with us.”
About the loaned players:
“Sometimes it’s hard to give 23 players the same chance. We thought it would be good for him to play every week. We wish him always all the best and his success is our success. I have 22-23 players and he didn’t get many chances not because he doesn’t have quality it’s because we have 4-5 players at each position. Maybe it was my mistake about loaning Matan Hozez, I don’t know. Matan works hard. For the other players (Kartzev, Ohayon, Almog) Hadera is a good place for them to be. We decided to move them together to be on one team. I support this move and will follow them. They need to fight to play there.”
Eli Dasa:
“We have to follow what will happen until the end of the window and we will use him (Dasa) if he stays, he’a a quality player and he’s important to our game.”
Satisfied at Maccabi:
“In this role you never know what will be. One month of poor results can change everything. I’m happy here and satisfied. We work hard and I’m in the biggest club in Israel. We are all working towards the same goal.”
The Under-19 squads performance at the Winter Tournament:
“I have my opinion about the younger players and it’s helpful to watch them play and I receive a report. We are happy with their performance and if some of them can play with the first team then we will use them.”
