Maccabi Netanya Coach Roni Levi Slams Players After Draw
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Netanya coach Roni Levi harshly criticized his players after their 1-1 draw with Ironi Tiberias, citing a "lack of support" and poor decision-making. The team's defensive struggles were also highlighted, with changes expected for the upcoming game against Hapoel Jerusalem. Failure to win the next match will increase pressure on the club.
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- Coach Roni Levi criticized Maccabi Netanya players for a "lack of support" after a 1-1 draw.
- The team had 35 shots but was denied by a strong performance from Tiberias' goalkeeper.
- Players Bassam Zaaroura and Yarin Abuhazira were specifically called out for late-game errors.
- Maccabi Netanya faces significant defensive issues with multiple players underperforming.
- Lineup changes are expected for the next match against Hapoel Jerusalem.
- A loss or draw against Hapoel Jerusalem will significantly increase pressure on the team.
Maccabi Netanya coach Roni Levi expressed significant anger towards his players following their 1-1 draw against Ironi Tiberias on Saturday. In a post-match meeting, Levi stated, "I've coached many teams but I've never encountered such a lack of support," indicating his frustration with the team's performance and attitude.
The draw felt like a loss for the Netanya players, who registered 35 shots, 10 on target, but were thwarted by Tiberias goalkeeper Ido Sharon, who had one of his best games. Levi's primary criticism was directed at Bassam Zaaroura and Yarin Abuhazira for their actions in the final minutes. Instead of managing a corner kick, they allowed Tiberias to launch a counter-attack. Abuhazira also took a difficult shot when teammates Eyalon Almog and Matheus Dabo were in better positions.
The locker room atmosphere was tense, with players also criticizing each other for a lack of support. Beyond the immediate performance issues, the club acknowledges a significant defensive problem. Reports indicate poor form from Bakary Konate and Olivier Verdon, and a struggle to field Aziz Ouattara and Gabriel Simion together effectively.
Looking ahead to their next match against Hapoel Jerusalem, Levi plans to make lineup changes, with Maor Levy and Beni Feldman in contention for starting spots. Alex Talafah, who was excluded from the squad after disrespecting assistant coach Haim Shabo, and Amit Cohen are also seeking to rejoin the team. The club understands that anything less than a win against Hapoel Jerusalem will intensify the pressure on the team.
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