Ex-Footballer Rosso Suggests Berkovich for Israel National Team
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- Giovanni Rosso backs Eyal Berkovich for Israel's national football team.
- Rosso criticizes Berkovich's political statements but praises his football insight.
- Rosso is open to joining Berkovich's coaching staff.
- The former player also commented on other Israeli football figures.
Former Croatian-Israeli footballer Giovanni Rosso has proposed Eyal Berkovich as a potential solution for the long-standing issues plaguing the Israeli national football team. Speaking on the "Sihat Hayom" podcast on ONE, Rosso, once skeptical of Berkovich's coaching abilities, now believes his extensive experience and fearless approach make him suitable for the role. Rosso stated that Berkovich "talks like a fool and an idiot" about politics and should refrain from discussing it, but asserted that Berkovich is the "only one who can provide a solution" for the national team.
Rosso, who played in Israel from 1996 to 2008 for top clubs including Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Haifa, also expressed his willingness to join Berkovich's staff if called upon, emphasizing the need for competent professionals to support him. He cited Israel's recent loss to Ireland as a moment that solidified his belief in Berkovich's potential impact.
Rosso, who represented Croatia in 19 matches and participated in Euro 2004, also commented on other aspects of Israeli football, mentioning Lior Refaelov and Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar, about whom he remarked, "Something happened to him." Rosso has a history in Israeli reality television, winning "Survivor VIP," and has previously served as a mental coach for Maccabi Haifa, frequently appearing in sports media.
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