Solomon Ready for Nations League Window, Admits Recent Form is Weak

Israeli national team player Manor Solomon spoke ahead of the team's departure for the upcoming Nations League window, which includes matches against Kosovo and Austria. Solomon acknowledged that his recent performances for the national team have been his weakest in memory, expressing a desire to regain form. He stated that the team's previous window, where they secured only two points from four games, was unsuccessful, particularly citing a poor first half against Ireland. Solomon hopes the team has learned from its mistakes and will play better, aiming for a win in Kosovo to salvage the campaign.

Solomon addressed his personal form, admitting his recent games for Israel have not been good enough, contrasting with his past performances. He expressed readiness to accept any decision by coach Ran regarding his starting position, emphasizing his commitment to the team. He also commented on injured players like Anan and Orian, expressing confidence that they wish to be with the team and will be significant contributors in the future. Solomon noted he doesn't know Orian well but has seen his talent and looks forward to playing with him.

Reflecting on past matches, Solomon felt the team played well against Austria until a red card, and that they were not bad in subsequent games, despite conceding late goals. He described the first half against Ireland as terrible but the second half as better, and believed they could have won against Kosovo and Ireland. He stressed the need for discipline and improved attacking quality, which he and other forwards are responsible for.

Regarding playing alongside Oscar, Solomon stated it is comfortable for them to play together, with Oscar often playing centrally and himself on the left. He believes they have proven they can play well together on this team, despite recent games not working as effectively. He is confident in their ability to play together and enjoy it.