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, broadcast live 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 ability to pull off an upset. He emphasized the team's readiness and unity, stating, "We are very excited for tonight. We are focused and believe we can win. We will come to fight. We felt good throughout the preparation, enjoy being together, and want to succeed. We have a group that really loves being one with each other and worked hard to be ready for this moment."

Dolinsky added that to beat Germany, the team must play aggressively, trust in their game plan, and follow the coaches' strategy. The Israeli squad faces several roster challenges, including injuries. Captain Tomer Ginat will play despite his injury, receiving an injection and painkillers before the game, and will return to Israel immediately after for further treatment. Benia Sarur is also dealing with a minor ankle injury but will be available to the coaching staff. Additionally, Lior Carrera was not registered for this first match of the July window.