Israel National Football Team Prepares for Kosovo Match Amidst Lineup Uncertainty
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Israeli national football team is traveling to Kosovo for a match, with coach Ran Ben Shimon considering a starting lineup featuring Omri Gandelman, Dor Peretz, and Daniel Peretz. Player Manor Solomon's availability is uncertain due to a back injury, potentially opening a spot for Oscar Gloukh. The team plans to adapt its strategy based on the opponent and conditions, with alternative plans in place for player fitness issues.
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- Israel's national football team departs for Kosovo with lineup questions, including Manor Solomon's fitness.
- Coach Ran Ben Shimon is considering Omri Gandelman, Dor Peretz, and Daniel Peretz in the starting XI.
- Oscar Gloukh may start if Manor Solomon cannot play due to a back injury.
- The team plans to adjust tactics based on Kosovo's strengths and match conditions.
- Security measures will restrict players from leaving their hotel in Pristina.
The Israeli national football team is set to depart for Pristina, Kosovo, on Thursday for their upcoming match. Coach Ran Ben Shimon's projected starting lineup, based on the last practice, includes Omri Gandelman in midfield, Dor Peretz as a false nine, and Daniel Peretz in goal. The coaching staff has analyzed Kosovo's strengths, including their height and potential weather conditions, and plans to adopt a slightly different playing style to compensate for perceived disadvantages.
Key decisions in midfield involve Niv Yehoshua being favored over Gabi Kankovsky to play alongside Eitan Azulai. The forward line was planned with Manor Solomon, Omri Gandelman, and Dor Peretz, but Solomon is currently dealing with back pain. If Solomon is unable to play, Oscar Gloukh is expected to take his place in the attack. The defense is expected to remain unchanged from the start of the training camp, with Liel Abada and Roy Revivo on the wings, and Nikita Stoyanov, Idan Nahmias, and Raz Shlomo in central defense.
"We learned from the last two games in this campaign that the thinking needs to change," a team spokesperson explained, emphasizing the need to consider pitch conditions, weather, and stadium atmosphere, and acknowledging the quality of players who can come off the bench. The team also has an alternative plan if other players face fitness issues, which would see Gandelman move to the bench, Dor Peretz shift to midfield, and Idan Toklomati starting up front.
The delegation, including the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Football Association, Ronen Mushkovitz, will travel on a chartered flight. An advance team, including Arie Hershkovitz and chef Assaf Sabach, along with security personnel, arrived earlier to make preparations. Players received security briefings, including restrictions on leaving the hotel. Following the match, the team will have a meal before flying to Debrecen, Hungary, and will not stay in Pristina.
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