Hapoel Tel Aviv Coach Addresses Player Dispute, Injury Concerns
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Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Aliniv Barda addressed a player dispute and confirmed Daniel Dafa acknowledged a mistake in their recent win. The team is also concerned about a fractured eye socket injury to Emmanuel Boateng and a suspension for Adrian Criev. Hapoel Tel Aviv aims to continue their three-game winning streak against Hapoel Jerusalem and remain in the title race.
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- Coach Aliniv Barda confirmed Daniel Dafa acknowledged a mistake during Hapoel Tel Aviv's recent win.
- Player Emmanuel Boateng suffered a fractured eye socket, with his return date uncertain.
- Adrian Criev's red card in the last match means he will miss the upcoming game.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv seeks a fourth consecutive win against Hapoel Jerusalem.
- Omri Altman stated the team aims to stay in the title race this season.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing for their upcoming away match against Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday, part of the eighth round of the Premier League. The team, coached by Aliniv Barda, is in strong form with three consecutive wins and aims to extend this positive momentum.
At a press conference, Barda addressed a recent tension between players Daniel Dafa and Stav Touri'el at the end of their 1-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias. Barda stated he spoke with Dafa about his decision not to pass to a teammate during an attack, and that the player acknowledged his mistake and is willing to learn from it. The coach also praised the contribution of substitute players in the last game, highlighting their commitment and positive attitude. He noted that despite an unusual incident, the substitutes integrated well and helped the team maintain their lead, even after playing with ten men due to Adrian Criev's red card.
Alongside professional preparations, Hapoel Tel Aviv is facing significant concern over the injury of Emmanuel Boateng, who suffered a fractured eye socket. Barda explained that the medical team is awaiting the completion of necessary procedures to determine the duration of his absence. Criev will also miss the next game due to his suspension, limiting Barda's options.
Looking ahead to the Jerusalem match, Barda emphasized that their opponent is an organized and dangerous team, and Hapoel cannot afford to drop points unnecessarily. Player Omri Altman echoed his coach's sentiments, stating the team's goal is to control the game from the start and seek an early goal. Altman also discussed the team's season ambitions, expressing Hapoel Tel Aviv's desire to remain in the title race and improve upon last season's performance.
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