Anorthosis Coach Barak Itzhaki Seeks Calm Amidst Team's Struggles
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli coach Barak Itzhaki's Anorthosis team is struggling in Cyprus, having lost two recent matches after an initial win. The team is currently focused on maintaining "mental tranquility" to escape the bottom of the league table. They will next play against last-place Karmiotissa in ten days.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Anorthosis coach Barak Itzhaki has lost two consecutive matches after an initial win.
- The Cypriot club is at a "critical crossroads" in their disappointing season.
- Itzhaki aims to foster "mental tranquility" to help the team escape the league's bottom.
- The team's next match is in ten days against last-place Karmiotissa.
- Itzhaki is focusing on building the team game by game.
Following the appointment of Barak Itzhaki as coach, Cypriot club Anorthosis had hoped for a turnaround in their disappointing season. However, the team has struggled to gain momentum under the Israeli coach. While Itzhaki secured a victory in his first match against Omonia Aradippou (2-0), Anorthosis has since lost two consecutive games to AEL Limassol and Omonia Nicosia.
During the current international break, Anorthosis is preparing for their next league fixture in ten days against bottom-of-the-table Karmiotissa, who have only managed one win this season. According to Cypriot sports website "Balla," reporter Katerina Kyriacou analyzed the team's situation, describing it as a "critical crossroads." The report emphasizes that Anorthosis's primary weapon to escape their slump is "mental tranquility," with Itzhaki aiming to shield the team from pressure and panic.
Itzhaki is reportedly focusing on the upcoming match rather than long-term goals, aiming to build the team game by game. His strategy involves viewing each match individually to accumulate points and gradually move away from the relegation zone.
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