Maccabi Tel Aviv Captain and Coach Prepare for Crucial Match Against Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Tel Aviv's captain Dor Peretz and coach Kenny Miller are focusing on the upcoming Premier League clash against Maccabi Haifa, scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026. This match marks the second round of the Israeli Premier League and is the team's first home game at Bloomfield Stadium after nine away matches.

The team recently faced elimination from European competition following a two-legged tie against Lugano. Peretz openly acknowledged the failure, stating, "We failed. We were in the event but conceded goals, and that is a failure for all of us." He also noted that Lugano was the superior team despite earlier expectations. Despite the setback, Peretz reaffirmed his commitment to the club, having signed a contract extension, and emphasized the need to focus on domestic competitions including the league, State Cup, and Toto Cup.

Coach Miller and Peretz expressed confidence that the team and fans are eager for the upcoming match and stressed the importance of rallying the squad to move forward after the European exit. Peretz highlighted the team's strong league start against Hapoel Jerusalem and the collective responsibility to recover and lead the team onward. The club is now concentrating fully on national competitions as they prepare for the challenging fixture against their rivals.