Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Regrets Naivete After Draw
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv player Hisham Layous lamented his team's "naivete" after a 2-2 draw against Maccabi Petah Tikva, which cost them valuable points in the championship race. The team conceded a late equalizer after taking a 2-1 lead, a situation Layous described as a mistake in defensive strategy. He also reflected on personal performance and the team's need to secure wins against all opponents.
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- Hisham Layous called Maccabi Tel Aviv's late defensive posture "naivete" after a 2-2 draw.
- The team conceded a late equalizer from a corner kick, dropping crucial points.
- Layous believes the team should have continued attacking after taking a 2-1 lead.
- He reflected on previous missed opportunities and the need to win against all teams.
- Layous feels he receives coach's belief despite personal injury setbacks.
- He hopes to be judged by his season-end performance, dismissing external criticism.
Maccabi Tel Aviv player Hisham Layous expressed disappointment following his team's 2-2 draw against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Friday, which saw them drop crucial points in the league championship race. The team had taken a 2-1 lead late in the game but conceded an equalizer from a corner kick.
Layous admitted the team was not good enough, particularly in the first half, but improved significantly in the second. He described the late equalizer as a result of "naivete," stating that after scoring to go ahead 2-1, the team should have continued attacking rather than retreating to defense. He believes this defensive posture was a mistake, especially in the final minutes, arguing they should have maintained offensive pressure against "Maccabi" (referring to their opponent).
Reflecting on a previous draw against Bnei Sakhnin, Layous acknowledged the team missed opportunities in that game as well. He stressed the importance of securing points against smaller teams, a task they failed to accomplish in both recent matches.
Regarding his personal standing, Layous feels he receives credit and the coach believes in him. He attributed a slow start to the season to a difficult summer with a groin injury. Despite his personal performance, he emphasized the team's need for three points in every game.
Layous also discussed his loan spell last season, which he requested to facilitate personal growth after realizing he wasn't performing well or able to express himself at Maccabi Tel Aviv. He feels he has returned more prepared and is pleased with his current performances when given opportunities.
Addressing criticism and high expectations since his arrival, Layous stated that players are ultimately judged by their season's end. He acknowledged not being good enough upon his initial move to Maccabi Tel Aviv and hopes to be judged fairly at the end of this season. He dismissed negative comments about the team's bench depth, focusing instead on his own performance and belief in his abilities.
When asked about the potential January signing of another winger, Layous stated it doesn't concern him personally, viewing it as beneficial for squad depth. He believes that if a player is good, they will play regardless of new additions.
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