Legendary Coach Sheraf Criticizes Israeli National Team's Lack of Professionalism
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Legendary former coach Shlomo Sheraf criticized the Israeli national football team, calling its operations a "summer camp" and citing a lack of professionalism. He contrasted the current team's disorganization with his own coaching era, pointing to players missing key events. Sheraf also commented on the Israeli league, endorsing Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv as championship contenders while criticizing Maccabi Tel Aviv's home draw.
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- Former coach Shlomo Sheraf described the Israeli national team as a "summer camp" due to unprofessional conduct.
- Sheraf criticized players for missing national team duty for personal events like weddings.
- He questioned the decision to play Eli Dasa, who was without a club, for the national team.
- Sheraf believes the team lacks professionalism and is not held to high enough standards.
- He praised Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv as strong championship contenders in the Israeli league.
- Sheraf criticized Maccabi Tel Aviv for dropping points at home against Bnei Sakhnin.
Former legendary coach Shlomo Sheraf expressed strong criticism of the current Israeli national football team's conduct, likening it to a "summer camp" and lamenting a lack of professionalism. Speaking on 103FM, Sheraf contrasted the present team's approach with his era, stating that significant progress has not been made since the 1994 World Cup qualifiers victory over France. He pointed to instances where players missed crucial training camps due to personal events like weddings, emphasizing that the national team should not be treated as a casual outing.
Sheraf specifically cited the case of Eli Dasa, a player who joined the team while without a club and was subsequently played, questioning the decision-making process. He believes that players and their agents are not being held to sufficiently high standards, leading to a lack of seriousness on the field. Sheraf also recalled his own coaching experience, where team selections were more consistent and the style of play was more defined, unlike the current situation which he feels is disorganized.
In addition to his critique of the national team, Sheraf also shared his views on the Israeli Premier League. He believes Maccabi Haifa is a strong contender for the championship, praising their recent acquisitions and overall performance. Conversely, he sharply criticized Maccabi Tel Aviv for dropping points at home against Bnei Sakhnin, deeming it unacceptable for a club of their stature. Sheraf, however, lauded Hapoel Tel Aviv for their stability and consistent performance, suggesting they are also serious title contenders if strengthened with a central striker.
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