Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Oded Katash Optimistic About Daniel Theis Playing
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Oded Katash believes player Daniel Theis will likely play in their upcoming EuroLeague game against Partizan Belgrade on Friday. The team, facing a five-game losing streak, has traveled to Serbia. Katash emphasized the need for trust and strong effort to overcome their current slump. The team's recent move to play games in Cyprus was also discussed, with Katash expressing mixed feelings but prioritizing the club's needs.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Oded Katash expects Daniel Theis to play against Partizan Belgrade.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has lost their last five games and is seeking a turnaround.
- The team has traveled to Belgrade for their EuroLeague matchup.
- Coach Katash stressed the importance of trust, effort, and communication.
- The team is temporarily playing games in Cyprus due to circumstances in Israel.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, currently in a deep slump with five consecutive losses, is preparing to face Partizan Belgrade on Friday night. The team has departed for Serbia, with coach Oded Katash expressing his expectations for the upcoming game. "There are no easy games, especially not in Belgrade against the crowd," Katash stated. "We need to be professionally and tactically prepared, maintain strong defense, and ensure we don't break. We must trust each other and what we do, focusing on what's within our control. The right effort, good body language, and good communication are what we need to emerge from this difficult period."
Regarding player Daniel Theis, Katash indicated a high probability of his participation. "Most likely yes, I can't commit to how much. Daniel, like the rest of the players, is important to us, and we need him to be in the right form. When we need him, we will use him," the coach said.
Katash also commented on the team's recent move to Cyprus for games. "We are happy for any opportunity to play with our crowd; we need that energy. Cyprus? We are getting closer, it's a shame the decision is not to play in Israel. Personally, if it's not in Israel, then it's hard not to be in Belgrade because we respect and love them. But if it's for the good of the club, then we embrace this event."
Briest stated, "The best response is to play on both ends. We've had some good practices, people should feel good in the game. We have two more games, two opportunities. Right now, we are focused on tomorrow, but clearly, we are looking to make up for what happened."
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