Atzili's Coach Calls for Player's Return to National Team

Football player Omer Atzili posted a supportive message on social media for teammate Yarden Shua, who received limited playing time with the national team. Atzili's personal coach, Mor Shaked, elaborated on the post in an interview, stating that Atzili was simply showing support for a friend. Shaked criticized the national team's recent performance, noting that Shua only played 12 minutes across four games.

Shaked argued that the best players in the Israeli Premier League should be on the national team, alongside in-form legionnaires. He specifically highlighted Atzili as a player who could contribute significantly, citing his goal-scoring record and "winner" mentality, suggesting Atzili's numbers are comparable to those of Manor Solomon and Oscar Gloukh, who he believes are not performing to expectations in the national team.

"If they call him, he would return tomorrow morning," Shaked stated, emphasizing that representing the country, especially in current global times, is a great honor above all else. He urged the national team to consider Atzili, to make him feel wanted, and to let him be a leading player. Shaked believes Atzili would be a "game-changer" and that the team needs to bring in the best players in the country to play more offensively and creatively.

Shaked also commented on the team's style of play, suggesting it has become too tactical and less enjoyable to watch, contrasting it with the previous campaign under coach Ran Ben Shimon. He expressed disappointment with the team's recent results, particularly their inability to score goals, and advocated for players like Shua to receive more playing time.