Hapoel Tel Aviv Aims for Consistency Against Hapoel Ramat Gan

Hapoel Tel Aviv, fresh off a decisive 3-0 victory over Beitar Jerusalem, is set to host Hapoel Ramat Gan on Monday evening. Coach Eli Nir Barda emphasized the need for his team to maintain the same level of readiness and focus they displayed against Beitar Jerusalem, despite Hapoel Ramat Gan's two opening losses. "We expect a difficult game against an opponent that, although it lost its first two games, played well and deserved more," Barda stated. Player Doron Leidner echoed the sentiment, noting the team's satisfaction from the previous win but stressing the need to concentrate solely on the upcoming match. "There is a good feeling and satisfaction after the win over Beitar and everything that accompanied it, but we have already put that behind us. History, we are concentrating only on Hapoel Ramat Gan," Leidner said. Hapoel Tel Aviv is not expected to make significant changes to its starting lineup, with Omri Altman returning to the squad after a suspension.

Hapoel Ramat Gan, a newly promoted team, has started its season with two defeats. Coach Me'saï Dagô, who was previously dismissed by Hapoel Tel Aviv, faces a challenging away game. The team will be without midfielder Maksim Falushchenko due to a groin tear. Dagô is considering tactical adjustments in defense, potentially shifting players to accommodate different formations. "We are going into a difficult away game against a quality team and a very home-like stadium, but we believe in our ability. We will need to be focused, aggressive, and brave from the first moment, and come with the goal of doing our best game and achieving a good result," Dagô commented. Hapoel Tel Aviv remains the only team in the league yet to concede a goal this season.