Israel Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz Discusses National Team Struggles and Future
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli national team goalkeeper Daniel Peretz discussed the team's recent Nations League performance, calling it a "rollercoaster of emotions" after securing only two points. He admitted the team let themselves and the nation down in a 3-0 loss to Ireland, partly due to over-motivation and external "noise." Peretz also expressed sympathy for club teammate Finn Azaz and reaffirmed his commitment to Southampton while believing he will eventually return to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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- Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz described Israel's Nations League performance as a "rollercoaster of emotions."
- Peretz admitted the team let themselves and the nation down in a 3-0 loss to Ireland.
- He suggested external "noise" and political distractions negatively impacted the team's mental preparation.
- Peretz expressed sympathy for club teammate Finn Azaz, who was not selected for matches against Israel.
- The goalkeeper reaffirmed his commitment to Southampton and hopes to return to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the future.
- He believes coach Ran Ben Shimon can lead the team to the Euros.
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 "rollercoaster of emotions" following their matches. He acknowledged that the team's intense desire to win, particularly in the difficult game against Austria, may have backfired, leading to a 1-1 draw despite a strong performance. The subsequent 3-0 loss to Ireland was particularly disappointing, with Peretz admitting the team let themselves and the nation down. He attributed the poor performance against Ireland partly to excessive motivation and the early concession of goals, which he described as a "punch to the gut."
Peretz also addressed the external "noise" surrounding the team, suggesting that political distractions and social media narratives negatively impacted their mental preparation, particularly before the Ireland match. He emphasized the need to separate politics from sports and focus on bringing joy to people through football. Regarding his club teammate, Finn Azaz, who was not selected for the matches against Israel, Peretz expressed sympathy, stating, "I felt for him and it hurt me." He explained that Azaz was in a difficult situation, and while Peretz's focus was on the game, he understood the pressure his friend was under.
Looking ahead, Peretz expressed his commitment to his current club, Southampton, and his hope for promotion to the Premier League. He also reaffirmed his strong connection to Maccabi Tel Aviv, his former club, stating his belief that he will return there one day, though not in the immediate future. Peretz highlighted his personal and professional growth since moving to Europe, noting improvements in his tactical understanding, technique, leadership, and mentality. He also praised the current Israeli team's goalkeeping depth and expressed confidence in coach Ran Ben Shimon's ability to lead the team to the Euros.
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