Israel Coach Ben Shimon Vows Better Performance Against Ireland
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- Coach Ran Ben Shimon desires victory against Ireland more than ever.
- He admitted the team's prior 3-0 loss to Ireland was very poor.
- Ben Shimon vowed the team would play with more intensity and precision.
- He aims to make Israelis proud and prove doubters wrong.
- The coach highlighted the importance of player effort regardless of availability.
Ahead of Israel's upcoming match against Ireland, coach Ran Ben Shimon expressed a deep personal desire for victory, stating he "doesn't remember wanting to win a game like this one so much." He emphasized the importance of the game not just for himself but for the team and the nation, aiming to prove doubters wrong and make Israelis proud. Ben Shimon acknowledged the team's previous 3-0 loss to Ireland in Hungary was "very bad" and that the squad is significantly better than their performance indicated.
Ben Shimon discussed the team's efforts to have all players available, with medical staff working overnight to assess injuries. He stressed that regardless of who plays, the team must give their all, acknowledging that while they have won and lost with full squads, the focus must be on the players on the field giving their maximum effort. He assured that the team would not approach the game with the same lack of intensity as the previous encounter.
Reflecting on the prior loss, Ben Shimon identified issues with approach, lineup, and tactics, vowing to be more precise and instill a DNA of resilience in the team. He wants players to react better to setbacks and stay focused on the game, rather than external opinions. He believes the team has proven its capability, citing a good performance against Kosovo, and is confident they are much better prepared for this rematch with Ireland, aiming to deliver pride to their supporters.
