Anorthosis Coach Barak Itzhaki Ignores Transfer Rumors, Focuses on Team
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Anorthosis coach Barak Itzhaki is disregarding rumors connecting him to Maccabi Haifa, stating he is focused on his current "big club." His team recently lost 2-0 to APOEL Nicosia. Itzhaki, who has been coaching Anorthosis for two weeks, believes the team needs more time to adapt its offensive playing style and competitiveness.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Anorthosis coach Barak Itzhaki is ignoring rumors linking him to Maccabi Haifa.
- Itzhaki stated Anorthosis is a "big club" and needs to play offensively.
- His team lost 2-0 to APOEL Nicosia, one of the country's top teams.
- Itzhaki has been coaching Anorthosis for only two weeks.
- He believes the team needs more time to change its playing philosophy and competitiveness.
Barak Itzhaki, coach of the Cypriot club Anorthosis, stated he is ignoring rumors linking him to Maccabi Haifa, emphasizing his commitment to his current "big club." Itzhaki made these remarks following Anorthosis's 2-0 loss to APOEL Nicosia, described as one of the strongest teams in the country. He acknowledged that his team needs more time to implement his vision, having only been in charge for two weeks. Itzhaki explained that upon his arrival, he aimed to shift the team's philosophy and competitiveness rather than drastically alter the existing system. He stressed that the issue is not the formation but the style of play, noting that a desired system cannot be implemented if players disregard it. Itzhaki also commented on the need for Anorthosis to play offensively while being prepared for counter-attacks, regardless of the opponent.
