Maccabi Tel Aviv Defender Raz Shlomo Discusses Draw and Team's Struggles
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv defender Raz Shlomo described the team's 0-0 draw with Bnei Sakhnin as difficult due to Sakhnin's defensive tactics, despite Maccabi creating many chances. Shlomo hopes for earlier goals in future games and anticipates a tough match against Beitar Jerusalem. He also expressed shame over the Israeli national team's loss to Ireland.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv defender Raz Shlomo found it difficult to break down Bnei Sakhnin's compact defense.
- Shlomo stated Maccabi Tel Aviv created many chances but struggled to score in the 0-0 draw.
- He expressed shame over the Israeli national team's 3-0 loss to Ireland.
- Shlomo anticipates a tough upcoming match against Beitar Jerusalem.
- He emphasized that defensive play is a collective team effort.
Maccabi Tel Aviv defender Raz Shlomo reflected on the team's disappointing 0-0 draw against Bnei Sakhnin, acknowledging the difficulty of breaking down a defensively compact opponent. Despite creating numerous chances and hitting the woodwork, the team struggled to score, a recurring issue Shlomo attributed partly to bad luck and the challenge of facing teams that "pack the box." He noted that while the team played at a good pace and maintained a clean sheet, there is still room for improvement, particularly in scoring early to open up games.
Looking ahead, Shlomo anticipates a tough away match against Beitar Jerusalem, emphasizing the need to study the opponent and aim for a victory. He also commented on the Israeli national team's recent 3-0 loss to Ireland, expressing shame and disappointment over the team's performance, stating they "shouldn't have looked like that."
Shlomo addressed criticism of the defense, asserting that defensive play is a collective effort involving the entire team. He highlighted the importance of consistency and maintaining high performance levels due to the competitive nature of the squad, noting that players must seize their opportunities when given a chance, especially with strong competition for places like his with Tyreece Asante.
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