Israeli Basketball Player Ilay Dolinsky Confident Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against Germany

The Israeli national basketball team is set to face Germany behind closed doors on Friday evening at 19:45 in a World Cup qualifying match, with live coverage on 5SPORT. Ahead of the game against the reigning world and European champions, Israeli player Ilay Dolinsky expressed excitement and confidence in his team's chances. He emphasized the need for an aggressive approach and strict adherence to the coaches' game plan to secure a victory.

Dolinsky highlighted the team's strong preparation and camaraderie, stating, "We are very excited for tonight. We are focused and believe we can win. We will come to fight. We have felt good throughout the preparation, enjoy being together, and want to succeed. We are a group that really loves being united and have worked hard to be ready for this moment."

The team faces several roster challenges, including injuries. Captain Tomer Ginat will play despite an injury, receiving injections and painkillers before the game and will return to Israel immediately afterward for further treatment. Benia Sarur also has a minor ankle injury but will be available to the coaching staff. Additionally, Lior Carrera was not registered for this first game in the July window.