Beitar Jerusalem Coach Discusses Upcoming Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen announced the team will not register eight foreign players this season ahead of their match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Cohen praised the opponent but expressed confidence in his team's home advantage. Goalkeeper Miguel Silva also spoke about the team's return to Teddy stadium and their goal to improve after a slow start to the season.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem will not register eight foreign players this season, coach Almog Cohen confirmed.
- Coach Almog Cohen described Maccabi Tel Aviv as the league's most high-quality and intense opponent.
- The team is focused on winning their upcoming match at Teddy stadium, according to Cohen.
- Goalkeeper Miguel Silva acknowledged the team has conceded too many goals but is improving.
- Silva stated that the events of October 7th significantly impacted his life.
Beitar Jerusalem will not register eight foreign players in their squad for the current season, coach Almog Cohen stated ahead of their upcoming match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Cohen described Maccabi Tel Aviv as potentially the most high-quality and intense team in the league, but expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform well, especially at their home stadium, Teddy.
Cohen highlighted that the difficulty in deciding which foreign players to leave out of the squad indicates the good work they are doing. He emphasized the team's focus on winning, drawing parallels to last season's comeback from a points deficit to finish first. The coach stressed the importance of mental strength and the competitive nature of the current Israeli Premier League season, noting that many teams are vying for the championship.
Goalkeeper Miguel Silva echoed the excitement of returning to Teddy stadium and the team's desire to please the fans. He acknowledged a slow start to the season but stressed the importance of continued hard work to reach the top. Silva also reflected on the personal impact of the October 7th events, stating they changed his life and were mentally challenging.
Silva admitted the team has conceded too many goals but is working on improving. He expressed respect for Maccabi Tel Aviv's focus on the league due to their absence from European competitions, but affirmed Beitar Jerusalem's intention to secure the three points at home.
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