Israeli Football Stars Question National Team's Makeup
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Former Israeli national team players Eran Zahavi and Dudu Awat criticized the current squad, questioning the effectiveness of 14 foreign-based players. Awat stressed the need for a mix of player types for success and greater dominance against comparable teams. Zahavi highlighted a lack of strong character and questioned the impact of players like Anan Khalaili, suggesting he needs more development time.
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- Dudu Awat and Eran Zahavi criticized the Israeli national football team's current makeup and performance.
- Awat stated the team needs a mix of 'good kids and bad kids' to succeed.
- Zahavi questioned the impact of the 14 foreign-based players on the national team.
- Zahavi described Anan Khalaili as a good player needing two to three more years of development.
- Both players noted a lack of strong character and sporadic successes within the team.
Former Israeli national team players Eran Zahavi and Dudu Awat have voiced concerns about the current state and composition of the Israeli national football team. Speaking on the Champions League studio program on Kibbutz Channel, the players discussed the team's performance and the makeup of its squad, which reportedly includes 14 players based abroad.
Awat emphasized the need for a mix of 'good kids and bad kids' within the team, suggesting that a squad composed solely of 'good kids' would not achieve success. He stated that while they might not defeat top-tier teams like France again, the team needs to be more dominant against opponents of similar caliber. Awat also pointed out that there are many areas needing improvement in the team's conduct and overall approach.
Zahavi echoed these sentiments, questioning the impact of the 14 foreign-based players, asking where they are actually playing. He specifically mentioned Anan Khalaili, describing him as an excellent player but not yet a leading one, suggesting he needs another two to three years of development. Zahavi also lamented the lack of players with strong character, drawing a comparison to past players like Felix Halfon and Moshe Glam in the team's defense, and noted that the team's successes are often sporadic or individualistic.
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