Hapoel Tel Aviv Star Boateng Praises Israel Despite Warnings
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv's top scorer, Emmanuel Boateng, described Israel as an "amazing country" and the club as "like a family," despite some advising him against coming. Coach Eliniv Barda confirmed player Adrian Creve's return to full training ahead of Saturday's match against Ironi Tiberias. Boateng praised the team's fans and expressed happiness at the club, while Barda focused on player development and a game-by-game approach to the season. The team aims for a better season than the last and is preparing for a challenging match.
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- Emmanuel Boateng called Israel an "amazing country" and Hapoel Tel Aviv "like a family."
- Some individuals advised Emmanuel Boateng against coming to Israel.
- Coach Eliniv Barda confirmed Adrian Creve's return to full training.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv aims for a better season and a game-by-game approach.
- Boateng praised the team's fans as "amazing."
Hapoel Tel Aviv, enjoying a perfect home record and being the only team yet to concede at home, is preparing to host Ironi Tiberias on Saturday. The team has its full complement of eight foreign players available, presenting coach Eliniv Barda with a positive selection dilemma. Barda confirmed that Adrian Creve has returned to full training and is fit for the upcoming match.
"Creve completed a full training session, we gave him an additional session on his day off and he is completely fine," Barda stated at a press conference. "There are many components before the decision regarding the squad, so we like to make the decision close to the game itself." He described the upcoming match against Tiberias as "very important" against a team that has had a good start to the season with strong foreign players, anticipating a difficult game.
Regarding team goals, Barda expressed a desire for a better season than the last, focusing on player development and team advancement through actions rather than words. He praised player El Yam Kanzapolsky, noting his excellent training and professionalism, and supported the club's initiative to raise awareness with pink jerseys.
Emmanuel Boateng, the team's top scorer, echoed the positive sentiment, calling Israel "an amazing country" and Hapoel Tel Aviv "like a family." He revealed that some people advised him against coming to Israel, but he finds it a great place to be. Boateng acknowledged a difficult previous season due to personal loss and on-field struggles but credited his coach for providing crucial support and confidence. He expressed a desire to improve his personal statistics, believing he can achieve more.
Boateng also lauded the Hapoel Tel Aviv fans at Bloomfield Stadium as "amazing" and among the best he has seen in his career. On the possibility of extending his contract, he stated that discussions have not yet occurred but that he is happy at the club. Addressing the team's title aspirations, Boateng emphasized a game-by-game approach, suggesting championship talk would be premature. He downplayed any rivalry with teammate Daniel Dapa, highlighting their mutual support.
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