Maccabi Haifa Coach Reflects on Tough Times and Team's Resurgence
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar celebrated his team's 4-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem, emphasizing their hunger and aggression after a break. He cautioned against early championship talk, noting the team is still improving and only in sixth week of the season. Bakhar also praised new signings like Andrea Novakovitch and Eli Dasa, and acknowledged past difficulties while expressing optimism for the future.
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- Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar praised his team's 4-1 win and their aggressive play after a break.
- Bakhar cautioned against premature talk of a championship, stating the season is young and improvement is needed.
- He highlighted the team's resilience and patience in overcoming an early deficit.
- Bakhar acknowledged past difficult years but credited strong support for team strengthening.
- New signings Andrea Novakovitch and Eli Dasa were praised for their contributions.
- The coach expressed optimism for the team's future, aiming for higher positions.
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar expressed satisfaction with his team's 4-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem following a break, emphasizing the importance of hunger and aggression. Despite conceding an early goal, the team showed good football and patience to secure the win. Bakhar cautioned against premature talk of a championship, noting that the season is only in its sixth week and much improvement is still needed.
Bakhar acknowledged that the past two years have been difficult, both personally and for the team, but highlighted the strong support system that helped strengthen the squad with new players. He praised Andrea Novakovitch, who scored the equalizer, for his team-oriented play and contribution to the offense beyond just scoring.
Regarding new signings, Bakhar stated that results and quality football are the ultimate indicators of successful recruitment. He noted the team's improved intensity and cohesion, which contributed to the convincing win. Looking ahead, Bakhar anticipates a challenging match against Maccabi Petah Tikva, stressing that no games are easy.
He also discussed the pressure the team has faced due to previous poor results, but credited their ability to work quietly and ignore external noise for their recent improvement. Bakhar welcomed the signing of Israel national team captain Eli Dasa, citing his exceptional leadership, personality, and professionalism. He also mentioned Guy Melamed's contribution after coming off the bench to score, assuring that all players will get opportunities.
While acknowledging the team's current second-place standing and ambition to reach first, Bakhar reiterated that discussions of a championship are premature. He believes the team is good and aiming high but is still in a process of growth. Bakhar concluded by addressing the fans, hoping their recent performance has pleased them and that they will fill the stadium.
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