Maccabi Haifa Defender Eli Dasa Sees Championship Potential Despite Loss
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Maccabi Haifa defender Eli Dasa remains optimistic about the team's championship chances despite a recent 2-1 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv. Dasa stated he sees championship potential and believes the team can compete with top rivals. He also addressed his return to Israel, his commitment to earning a starting position, and his focus on the club's success over external fan issues.
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- Maccabi Haifa defender Eli Dasa sees championship potential for his team this season.
- Dasa expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete with top rivals despite a recent loss.
- He stated his return to Israel and signing with Maccabi Haifa was for personal reasons.
- Dasa is committed to proving himself to earn a starting spot in the lineup.
- He is not concerned with external issues between fan bases, focusing on club success.
Maccabi Haifa defender Eli Dasa expressed optimism about the team's championship aspirations following a 2-1 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv in the ninth week of the Israeli Premier League. Despite the second consecutive defeat, Dasa believes the team has the potential to compete for the title, stating, "I see potential for a championship with Maccabi Haifa, we have an excellent team and will give everything." He acknowledged the team made mistakes during the game but insisted they proved capable of competing at the highest level.
Dasa also addressed his return to Israel and signing with Maccabi Haifa, citing personal reasons and the club's stature as key factors. He emphasized his commitment to earning a starting spot in the lineup, noting his good relationship with coach Barak Bakhar and his dedication to proving his worth in every training session. "I need to get to the next training and prove myself to continue starting," Dasa said.
Regarding the dynamics between fan bases and his role as captain of the Israeli national team, Dasa stated he is not concerned with external issues. He believes his experience has prepared him for such situations and reiterated his commitment to giving his all for his club. "It was made clear to me that it is not personal against me, I am the national team captain and stood by the country and no one forgets that," he commented.
Dasa concluded by reiterating his and the team's ambition for the season, pushing his teammates to their limits to achieve success. He is confident that their hard work will eventually pay off, even if the immediate results are not perfect.
