A big madness among Maccabi Haifa fans ahead of the derby tomorrow (20:30).
About 27,000 of them secured their place in the game and tickets are sold on social networks at prices ranging from NIS 500 to NIS 1,200.
Within the team, the professional team tries to disconnect the players from what is happening around, in order to concentrate mainly on the game, which is known as one of the toughest of the team in recent years against the city rival.
Coach Barak Bachar may make one or two changes to the squad, compared to the squad that defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv on Sunday. Jose Rodriguez and Mahmoud Jaber.
This morning (Wednesday) the Greens held a press conference in Kfar Galim, ahead of the first derby of the season.
Bachar and brake Bogdan Planic spoke about the second game this week, which will be part of nine games this month.
"We entered a crowded schedule and the preparation is different," said Bachar, who added: "The derby is important for the fans, the stadium is full, green, we give the maximum.
It was done to make pressure, offensive and defensive. "
Planich vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv. Maintains modesty, Photo: Danny Maron
Bachar was asked about the shortcomings of Nisso Capiloto and Alon Turgeman at Hapoel and said: "It is less significant in a game like this. The opponent will come one hundred percent motivated. After what happened in the previous derby, it is important that we deal with football."
Bachar also talked about the improvement in recent times: "There is a change in the last five games. There is an improvement in the offensive part; not only do we have the best attack in the league. We had a winning streak until the loss in Ashdod. We have a chance to win a very important derby. forward".
On the frequent changes at the front, the green coach said: "There are changes and you do not always know the reasons. Players with small injuries. They deal a lot with the strikers, but what matters is the attacking game and not one striker or another. In the end, the strikers will win."
Brakeman Bogdan Planic added: "The derby is a great game. We have had some good results in the league in recent games, except for Ashdod, we will try to win tomorrow as well."
Asked whether the derby will win a commitment and not just quality football, the Serb said: "The first derby of last year Hapoel won because of the commitment, the second we are for the same reason."
On his ability this season and whether he is the best brake in Israel he said: "I do not like to be said to be the best brake in Israel, do not like to be in the center, certainly when there are many good brakes in Israel. I feel good here. Me".
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