Israel Goalkeeper Glazer Still Ill, Tzur May Start Against Ireland
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
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- Goalkeeper Omri Glazer is still sick and may miss the next match.
- Assaf Tzur impressed in his debut and could start again.
- A virus affected several members of the Israeli national team.
- A third goalkeeper has been called up due to player availability issues.
Omri Glazer, Maccabi Haifa's goalkeeper, did not train again on Thursday and remains ill, raising the possibility that Assaf Tzur of Hapoel Tel Aviv will continue to start in goal for the Israeli national team. Tzur made his debut in the recent 0-0 draw against Kosovo and impressed, potentially earning him another start against Ireland.
Behind the scenes, there was significant drama leading up to the Kosovo match. Tzur also felt unwell the day before, and Daniel Peretz was informed that an MRI revealed a tear in his knee. Glazer then reported a fever to the team doctor, Dr. Udi Kaufman, and was isolated to prevent spreading illness. He later began vomiting, indicating a virus that affected several team members, including equipment manager Amit Radovsky, assistant coach Amir Schelach, and goalkeeping coach Itai Zilfa. Tzur was the first player to contract the virus.
Before deciding to start Tzur against Kosovo, national team coach Ran Ben Shimon spoke with Glazer and determined he was unfit to play. The team faces a shortage of a third goalkeeper for the upcoming match against Ireland, as Southampton has recalled Daniel Peretz for club duties. National team manager Roi Rinshreiber has arranged for Niv Eliasi, who plays in Greece, to join the squad quickly.
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