Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares to Host Atalanta in Decisive Conference League Playoff
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Atalanta in the decisive Conference League playoff second leg after a 0-0 draw in Italy, aiming to secure group stage qualification. Coach Eliniv Breda recognizes Atalanta as favorites but insists on Hapoel's ambitions, while captain Omri Altman expects strong fan support and readiness for a tough match.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Atalanta in Conference League playoff second leg after 0-0 draw.
- Coach Breda calls Atalanta tournament favorites but stresses Hapoel's ambitions to advance.
- Team must improve performance and play nearly perfectly to win.
- Captain Altman expects strong fan support and an electrifying home atmosphere.
- Decisions on players Turiel and Boateng to be made on match day morning.
- Hapoel aims to elevate energy and aggression from previous match to secure victory.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to host Atalanta on Thursday at 21:00 in the second leg of the Conference League playoff after a 0-0 draw in Italy. The winner will secure a spot in the group stage of the competition. Coach Eliniv Breda acknowledged Atalanta as favorites to win the tournament due to their strong squad and quality but emphasized Hapoel's ambitions and determination to advance. Breda noted the team must improve on their previous performance and deliver an almost perfect game to succeed.
Captain Omri Altman highlighted the importance of the home crowd's support, praising the fans for traveling in large numbers to Italy and expecting an electrifying atmosphere at Bloomfield Stadium. He also mentioned the team's physical and mental readiness following a well-timed rest before the crucial match. Breda addressed ongoing decisions regarding player availability, including Satay Turiel, who reportedly has an offer from Italian club Lecce, and Kevin-Prince Boateng, with final decisions expected on match day morning.
Both Breda and Altman stressed the difficulty of the task ahead against a high-level opponent and the need to elevate their performance to secure victory and progress in the tournament.
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