Beitar Jerusalem Coach Discusses Upcoming Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash and Squad Decisions
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Beitar Jerusalem will not register eight foreign players this season, coach Almog Cohen announced before their match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Cohen described the upcoming game as a significant challenge against a top opponent but expressed confidence in his team's ability to win at home. Goalkeeper Miguel Silva also spoke about the team's return to Teddy Stadium and their determination to secure victory, while reflecting on the personal impact of the October 7th events.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem will not register eight foreign players for the current season.
- Coach Almog Cohen described Maccabi Tel Aviv as potentially the league's most quality opponent.
- The team is determined to win their upcoming home match at Teddy Stadium.
- Goalkeeper Miguel Silva acknowledged the team has conceded too many goals but is improving.
- Silva stated that the October 7th events significantly impacted his life and were mentally challenging.
Beitar Jerusalem will not register eight foreign players for the season, coach Almog Cohen stated ahead of their upcoming match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Cohen described Maccabi Tel Aviv as potentially the most quality opponent in the league but expressed his team's determination to win.
Speaking at a press conference, Cohen and goalkeeper Miguel Silva discussed the team's aspirations for the season, their return to Teddy Stadium, and the challenges ahead. Cohen emphasized the importance of home-field advantage at Teddy Stadium and the team's desire to continue their current positive run. He noted that having difficult decisions about which foreign players to leave out of the squad indicates the good work they are doing.
Cohen also addressed the competitive nature of the current league season, suggesting it might be the most competitive ever, with many teams vying for the championship. He stressed the team's focus on their own performance and their commitment to doing everything possible to win and please the fans. Silva echoed the excitement of returning to Teddy Stadium and the team's goal to perform well and secure three points, acknowledging a slow start to the season but highlighting the team's hard work.
Silva also reflected on the personal impact of the October 7th events, stating they changed his life and were mentally challenging. He expressed a desire for personal improvement, particularly in managing his emotions during games to maintain focus. The goalkeeper acknowledged that the team has conceded too many goals but is working on improving this aspect as the season progresses. He expressed respect for Maccabi Tel Aviv but reiterated Beitar Jerusalem's intention to secure the win at home.
