Anorthosis Coach Barak Yitzhaki Ignores Transfer Rumors, Focuses on Team
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Anorthosis coach Barak Yitzhaki is disregarding rumors connecting him to Maccabi Haifa, stating he is focused on his current club. Following a 2-0 loss to APOEL Nicosia, Yitzhaki noted his team needs more time to adapt to his coaching philosophy after only two weeks. He emphasized the importance of offensive play and player commitment, identifying style of play as a key area for improvement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Coach Barak Yitzhaki is ignoring rumors linking him to Maccabi Haifa.
- Yitzhaki stated Anorthosis is a big club that needs to play offensively.
- His team lost 2-0 to APOEL Nicosia, one of the top teams in Cyprus.
- Yitzhaki has been coaching Anorthosis for only two weeks.
- He cited player adherence to tactics as crucial for implementing his style of play.
Barak Yitzhaki, coach of the Cypriot club Anorthosis, stated he is ignoring rumors linking him to Maccabi Haifa, emphasizing his commitment to his current team. "Anorthosis is a big club, we need to play offensively and be ready for counter-attacks. It doesn't matter who we play against," Yitzhaki said after his team's 2-0 loss to APOEL Nicosia.
Yitzhaki, who has been with Anorthosis for two weeks, acknowledged the team needs more time to implement his vision. He explained that upon arrival, he aimed to change the team's philosophy and competitiveness while largely maintaining the existing system. "It's not a question of system, but of playing style. You can't play in the system you want when the players ignore it," he commented.
The loss to APOEL, described as one of the strongest teams in Cyprus, highlighted areas for improvement. Yitzhaki stressed that significant work remains before their next match, focusing on style of play and player engagement.