Orel Dgani Claims Injury Causes Nightmares About Coach's Shouts
Orel Dgani, a veteran defender for Hapoel Petah Tikva and former Israeli national team player, has filed a claim with the National Insurance Institute, asserting that a past injury causes him to avoid physical contact. The 37-year-old player stated in his claim that he refrains from many contact-related drills during training.
Dgani described experiencing sleep disturbances, waking up from nightmares where he dreams his coach is yelling at him for not engaging in tackles and physical confrontations. He reported experiencing flashbacks related to these incidents.
Dgani, considered one of the most experienced and respected defenders in the Israeli Premier League, has had a lengthy career. He began in the youth system of Maccabi Netanya and had significant stints with Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Beitar Jerusalem. This summer, he signed for another season with Hapoel Petah Tikva, marking his 19th season in the top league. His accolades include two State Cups, with Beitar Jerusalem in 2023 and Maccabi Haifa in 2016, and 21 appearances for the Israeli national team.
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