Jerusalem Coach Believes Team Improved Since Previous Maccabi Tel Aviv Loss
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem coach Sasha Obradovic believes his team has improved since their last loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup semifinals. Jerusalem, with a perfect record, faces Maccabi Tel Aviv on November 13th. Obradovic highlighted the need for consistency, while player Dusan Miletic anticipates a tough but winnable game. The team aims to continue its winning momentum against a familiar opponent.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem coach Sasha Obradovic says his team is better than when they lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Jerusalem faces Maccabi Tel Aviv on November 13th with a perfect record.
- Obradovic cited a need for consistency and improved team chemistry.
- Player Dusan Miletic expects a tough game but aims to continue Jerusalem's winning streak.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has already won the Winner Cup this season.
Hapoel Jerusalem coach Sasha Obradovic stated that his team is better now than when they last faced Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup semifinals, despite acknowledging Maccabi's strengths. Jerusalem, currently enjoying a perfect record in both domestic and European play, is set to play Maccabi Tel Aviv on November 13th. Obradovic described Maccabi as a EuroLeague-caliber team with aspirations in multiple competitions and noted the difficulty of playing them, especially on their home court. He recalled their previous encounter, where Jerusalem played well for 30-32 minutes before experiencing a drop in performance, attributing this to Maccabi's quality but also to Jerusalem's own inconsistency. "We need a bit of consistency and to prove it," Obradovic said, adding that his team has found better chemistry and has its own goals and expectations. Player Dusan Miletic echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the importance of the game for continuing their winning streak and momentum. He acknowledged Maccabi as a strong opponent they know well, stating the team will aim to learn from past mistakes. Miletic also expressed confidence in the support of their fans, anticipating a good game.
