Israeli Soccer Stars Question National Team's Makeup
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Former Israeli national team players Eran Zahavi and Dudu Awat criticized the current team's composition and performance. Awat called for a mix of "good and bad kids" to achieve success, while Zahavi questioned the impact of the 14 "legionaries" playing abroad. Both suggested a need for stronger character and development within the squad.
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- Dudu Awat stated the Israeli national team needs a mix of "good and bad kids" to succeed.
- Eran Zahavi questioned the impact of the 14 Israeli "legionaries" playing abroad.
- Zahavi believes Anan Khalaili is a good player but needs two to three more years to become a leader.
- Awat urged the team to be more dominant against opponents of similar level.
- Zahavi lamented the lack of strong character players in the national team's defense.
Former Israeli national team players Eran Zahavi and Dudu Awat have voiced concerns about the current state and composition of the Israeli national soccer team. Speaking on the Champions League studio program on Kibbutz Channel, the two players discussed the team's performance and player selection.
Dudu Awat emphasized the need for a mix of "good kids and bad kids" on the team, suggesting that a team composed solely of "good kids" would not succeed. He stated that while they might not defeat top-tier teams like France again, they should be more dominant against opponents of similar caliber.
Eran Zahavi echoed these sentiments, questioning the impact of the 14 Israeli players currently playing abroad, often referred to as "legionaries." He specifically mentioned Anan Khalaili, calling him an excellent player but not yet a leading one, and suggesting he needs another two to three years of development. Zahavi also lamented the perceived lack of strong character players in the national team's defense, contrasting it with past players like Felix Halfon and Moshe Glam.
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