Maccabi Tel Aviv Pursues Player Reinforcement Amidst Grueling Schedule
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 93-90 to Maccabi Rishon LeZion on Saturday, facing a tough schedule with EuroLeague games and domestic derbies. The team is actively seeking to reinforce its guard position, particularly after an injury to Lundberg. Coach Oded Kattash confirmed serious efforts to sign a new player, possibly Nemanja Nedovic, but expressed uncertainty about the timing of any potential acquisition.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 93-90 to Maccabi Rishon LeZion on Saturday.
- The team faces a demanding schedule including EuroLeague games and three derbies in 12 days.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is actively seeking to sign a new player due to injuries.
- Serbian player Nemanja Nedovic is reportedly a target for the team.
- Coach Oded Kattash confirmed serious efforts to acquire a player but expressed uncertainty about timing.
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a 93-90 loss to Maccabi Rishon LeZion on Saturday, as the team faces a demanding schedule ahead. The club is set to compete in a double-header week in the EuroLeague against Crvena Zvezda and Paris, followed by three derby matches within 12 days in early November. The strain on the guard position has intensified significantly due to the injury of Lundberg, highlighting the urgent need for tangible reinforcement. The team is reportedly in discussions with Serbian player Nemanja Nedovic and continues to explore other options. Coach Oded Kattash acknowledged the club's serious intention to sign a player, stating, "There have been thoughts all the time to try and see if we could strengthen, but certainly after the injury of [Lundberg] there is a serious intention to bring in a player." He admitted uncertainty about the exact obstacles to signing a player quickly, noting, "I don't know if we will add a player, if it will be relevant for this double week." Kattash expressed a desire to understand how other teams manage such rapid acquisitions, suggesting that some preparations might have been made in advance.
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