Hapoel Jerusalem Faces Hapoel Be'er Sheva with Key Absences
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem will play Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Sunday with several key players sidelined, including Eduard Chilufia due to injury. Coach Lior Zada expressed confidence in his team's depth despite recent losses, emphasizing the need to improve defensive lapses. Player Nadav Zamir echoed this optimism, highlighting the squad's potential to defeat strong opponents. Vitali Damashkan, returning from injury, aims to help the team secure a positive result by correcting recent mistakes.
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- Vitali Damashkan is fit to play, but Eduard Chilufia, Sunny, Yonatan Lish, and Aynao Freda will miss Hapoel Jerusalem's match.
- Hapoel Jerusalem aims to bounce back from a 4-1 loss against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- Coach Lior Zada believes in his team's depth and ability to find balance despite recent errors.
- Player Nadav Zamir is optimistic about the squad's potential to defeat Be'er Sheva.
- Vitali Damashkan feels physically well and is eager to help the team correct mistakes.
Hapoel Jerusalem is set to face Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a league match on Sunday, aiming to recover from a significant 4-1 defeat to Maccabi Haifa in their previous outing. The team has struggled against Be'er Sheva, with only one draw and multiple losses in past encounters. Hapoel Jerusalem is particularly focused on improving its defense, having conceded goals at critical moments in recent games, and anticipates a high-pressure game from their opponents.
The team's offensive capabilities are a source of confidence, with hopes to capitalize on scoring opportunities in both structured play and set pieces. For the upcoming match, Vitali Damashkan has returned to full fitness, but Eduard Chilufia will be absent due to a nasal injury. He joins Sunny, Yonatan Lish, and Aynao Freda on the list of unavailable players. Hilai Melman is with the squad, and the club is optimistic about his recovery from injury.
Coach Lior Zada acknowledged the quality of the opponent and expressed determination to achieve a better result than in previous games. He noted that while the team showed positive signs in the first half against Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv, brief lapses led to defeats. Zada believes in his players' ability to find balance, even if it takes time.
Player Nadav Zamir shared a positive outlook, stating that the recent loss has not shaken the team's morale. He emphasized the squad's depth and the players' capability to secure a win against a strong opponent like Be'er Sheva. Zamir expressed optimism about correcting mistakes and improving performance.
Vitali Damashkan, now fully fit, expressed his physical well-being and happiness to rejoin his teammates. Despite the recent result, he noted a positive atmosphere and the need for greater maturity and responsibility on the field. Damashkan believes the team can achieve a good result in Be'er Sheva by learning from their mistakes.
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