Israel Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz Discusses National Team Struggles and Future
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli national team goalkeeper Daniel Peretz spoke about the team's recent Nations League performance, calling it an "emotional rollercoaster" and acknowledging disappointment after a 3-0 loss to Ireland. He attributed some struggles to over-eagerness and external "noise" affecting mental preparation. Peretz also discussed his positive experience at Southampton, his future aspirations, and his strong connection to Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he hopes to return one day. He also expressed sympathy for a teammate and praised his replacement in goal.
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- Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz called Israel's recent Nations League performance an "emotional rollercoaster."
- Peretz admitted the team let themselves and the nation down in a 3-0 loss to Ireland.
- He stated external "noise" and political distractions negatively impacted the team's mental preparation.
- Peretz expressed enjoyment at Southampton and hopes for promotion to the Premier League.
- He reaffirmed his strong connection to Maccabi Tel Aviv and believes he will return in the future.
- Peretz praised his replacement, Assaf Tzur, after sustaining an injury during the Ireland match.
Israeli national team goalkeeper Daniel Peretz reflected on the team's recent performance in the Nations League, where they secured only two points from four matches. Speaking at an event for the fashion brand "Itay Brands," for which he has become a spokesperson, Peretz described the team's recent experience as an "emotional rollercoaster." He acknowledged that the team's strong desire to win, particularly in the match against Austria, may have led to overconfidence and ultimately contributed to a 1-1 draw despite playing well.
Peretz specifically addressed the disappointing 3-0 loss to Ireland, admitting that the team let themselves and the nation down. He explained that an initial eagerness to win, coupled with conceding an early goal, led to a loss of composure. "You want to stop the wheel, you want to stop and dismantle everything, but the game continues," he stated. He also noted that external "noise" and political distractions negatively impacted the team's mental preparation, particularly before the Ireland match, stating, "Factually, it hurt us."
Discussing his club situation, Peretz expressed enjoyment at Southampton and hopes for promotion to the Premier League. He also addressed his past with Bayern Munich and Hamburg, emphasizing the importance of consistent playing time for development. Peretz reaffirmed his strong connection to Maccabi Tel Aviv, stating, "It's my home," and expressed a belief that he will return to the club in the future, though not immediately.
Regarding his teammates, Peretz mentioned a conversation with a fellow player, Pinhas Azaz, who was not selected for the matches against Israel. Peretz expressed sympathy for Azaz's difficult situation, stating, "I thought about him and felt sorry for him." He also praised his replacement, Hapoel Tel Aviv goalkeeper Assaf Tzur, for stepping in after Peretz sustained an injury during the Ireland match, an injury that kept him out of two subsequent games but which he hopes will allow him to play soon.
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