Maccabi Haifa Coach Reflects on Team's Resilience and Future
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar reflected on his team's 4-1 victory after the international break, acknowledging past difficulties and emphasizing the team's resilience. He praised new signings like Andrea Novakovitch and Eli Dasa, while cautioning against premature championship talk. Bakhar expressed confidence in the team's potential and aims to reach first place in the league standings.
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- Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar admitted personal struggles during the team's difficult past two years.
- The team secured a 4-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem after conceding the first goal.
- Bakhar praised new signings Andrea Novakovitch and Eli Dasa for their contributions.
- He cautioned against early championship predictions, emphasizing the need for continued improvement.
- Maccabi Haifa currently sits in second place and aims to reach the top spot.
- Bakhar hopes the team's performance will please fans and encourage stadium attendance.
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar expressed relief and satisfaction following his team's 4-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem after the international break. Bakhar acknowledged the pressure and emotional toll of the past two years, stating, "It hasn't been easy these past two years, I have feelings too." He emphasized the importance of his team's hunger and aggression, noting their ability to quickly come back after conceding a goal with good football and patience. Bakhar cautioned against premature talk of a championship, reminding that the team is only in the sixth round of the season and has much to improve.
Bakhar highlighted the team's character in turning the game around and their desire to maintain this momentum. He also spoke about the support he received from the club's strong system during tougher times, which led to strengthening the team with quality players. The coach praised new signing Andrea Novakovitch for his team play and contribution beyond his equalizing goal, and also mentioned Bruninho's role in the build-up to goals. Bakhar stated that the quality of signings is ultimately reflected in the team's results and good football, noting improved intensity in the current game.
Looking ahead, Bakhar acknowledged the difficulty of upcoming matches, specifically mentioning a tough game against Maccabi Petah Tikva. He stressed that there are no easy games and the team aims to approach more significant matches with greater confidence. Bakhar also commented on the signing of Israel national team captain Eli Dasa, describing him as a player with exceptional leadership and personality, a top-level professional who is a great reinforcement for the team. He also noted Guy Melamed's contribution after coming off the bench to score, assuring that all players will get opportunities.
Despite the team's current second-place standing, Bakhar expressed confidence in the team's potential to aim high, describing it as a process. He reiterated that talking about a championship is premature but the team aspires to climb to first place, even if temporarily. Bakhar concluded by addressing the fans, acknowledging that some protests were justified due to a lack of clear direction, but expressed hope that the recent win has pleased them and will encourage them to fill the stadium.
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