Maccabi Netanya Coach Roni Levi Slams Players After Draw
Translated & summarized from N12 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. Specific players were called out for costly errors in the final minutes. The team also faces defensive weaknesses and will see lineup changes for their upcoming game against Hapoel Jerusalem, with significant pressure to win.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Coach Roni Levi criticized Maccabi Netanya players for a lack of support after a 1-1 draw.
- Players Bassam Zaarura and Yarin Abuhazira were singled out for poor late-game decisions.
- The team faces defensive problems with several players underperforming.
- Lineup changes are expected for the next match against Hapoel Jerusalem.
- A win is crucial against Hapoel Jerusalem to alleviate mounting pressure.
Maccabi Netanya coach Roni Levi expressed strong dissatisfaction with his players following their 1-1 draw against Ironi Tiberias on Saturday. In a post-match team meeting, Levi stated, "I've coached many teams but I've never encountered such a lack of support," indicating his anger over perceived selfishness and poor decision-making.
Levi specifically criticized players Bassam Zaarura 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. The team is also grappling with significant defensive issues, with players like Bakary Konate and Olivier Verdon underperforming, and a perceived inability for Aziz Wattara and Gabriel Simon to play effectively together.
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 attempting to regain their places. The club understands that anything less than a win against Hapoel Jerusalem will intensify the pressure on the team.
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