Barak Itzhaki Appointed Head Coach of Cyprus' Anorthosis Famagusta
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Itzhaki was officially appointed head coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta on Tuesday and began his duties immediately. He is set to lead his first training session and will be on the sidelines for Saturday's match against Omonia Aradippou. Itzhaki's main challenge will be to improve the team's struggling offense, and he is expected to bring in his own coaching staff.
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- Barak Itzhaki appointed head coach of Cyprus' Anorthosis Famagusta on Tuesday.
- Itzhaki will lead his first training session Tuesday and coach Saturday's match.
- The team is in a relegation battle, having scored only one goal in three games.
- Itzhaki is known for attacking football and a 4-3-3 formation.
- President Christos Marangos stated no player's position is guaranteed.
Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Itzhaki has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta. Itzhaki began his duties immediately upon his appointment on Tuesday, with reports from Cyprus indicating he will lead his first training session on Tuesday evening.
Itzhaki is expected to be on the sidelines for Anorthosis' upcoming match on Saturday against Omonia Aradippou. The team will then face Aris Limassol and Omonia Nicosia. Anorthosis is currently struggling, with only three points and one goal scored in their last three games, placing them in a relegation battle alongside Karmiotissa and Eفاقo. Itzhaki's primary task will be to stabilize the team's offense.
Described as a coach who favors "attacking football" and a "4-3-3 formation," Itzhaki's strong relationship with fans and the club made him an attractive candidate. The previous coaching staff will not continue, and Itzhaki is expected to bring his own team, potentially including former Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Borja Llama, who was an assistant to Michael Valkanis.
Looking ahead, Itzhaki will also focus on finding suitable players for the squad. Club president Christos Marangos recently attended a training session, stating that "no one's place in the squad is guaranteed" and that all players will be closely evaluated. Itzhaki may also provide opportunities for youth players, particularly in the attacking positions.
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