West Ham's Solomon Eager to Score Against Friend Peretz
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
West Ham's Manor Solomon will play against his close friend and Israeli national teammate Daniel Peretz, Southampton's goalkeeper, on Saturday. Solomon, who recently recovered from an illness, aims to score against Peretz despite their friendship. West Ham is on a nine-game unbeaten streak and could reach first place with a win.
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- Manor Solomon will play against his friend Daniel Peretz in a Championship match on Saturday.
- Solomon aims to score against Peretz, despite their long-standing friendship and national team connection.
- A recent illness has affected Solomon's fitness, but he feels ready to play.
- West Ham is on a nine-game unbeaten streak and could move to first place with a win.
- Southampton is eighth in the league and has lost only once in their last ten games.
Israeli footballer Manor Solomon of West Ham is set to face his close friend and national teammate Daniel Peretz, the goalkeeper for Southampton, in an upcoming Championship match. Solomon spoke about their long-standing friendship, which began when they were around 16 or 17 and first played together for Israel's U19 team in 2017. They have also been teammates in the senior national squad for the past four to five years.
Despite their personal bond, Solomon expressed his intention to try and score against Peretz during the 90-minute game. He acknowledged Peretz's quality and the contribution he brings to Southampton but emphasized that they will be rivals on the field. Solomon also mentioned that Peretz will stay in London overnight after the match, and they will likely meet up.
Solomon also revealed that a recent illness has affected his fitness and energy levels in recent weeks, impacting his performance. He stated that he is now recovering and feels ready to contribute fully to his team. Solomon has scored two goals in the Championship this season for West Ham.
West Ham enters the match on a nine-game unbeaten league run, with two consecutive away wins. A victory could propel them to first place in the standings, depending on other results. Southampton, currently eighth, has lost only once in their last ten league games and is described as a strong, attacking team that presses opponents.
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