The new coach of Maccabi Petah Tikva, Nir Klinger, who was fired less than two weeks ago from Hapoel Tel Aviv, was presented today at an official press conference alongside Avi Luzon, the club's chairman.
After Avi Luzon had time to say a few last words about the resigning coach Guy Luzon ("did not lose the locker room until the last minute"), Klinger opened his remarks and referred to the quick move from Hapoel Tel Aviv to his new team: "I can not sit at home, even if My salary is guaranteed in the contract. "
Avi Luzon intervened at this point, in view of the question of whether Klinger was not bound by a contract with the Reds, and explained: "Nir is a free man and can coach anywhere. Hapoel Tel Aviv know this and no one will stop him from coaching us.
The differences?
Hapoel will pay. "
Klinger closed the issue and clarified: "I will not say one bad word about Hapoel Tel Aviv, I had the honor of coaching there for almost three seasons."
Klinger alongside Luzon.
Believe that this match will succeed, Photo: Marco
Klinger referred at this point to the challenge before him: "I'm not afraid of challenges, it's a sport, it's football and not a war. Sometimes I seem crazy and emotional, but even if I show the body language of someone who cares - it's just a sport. Interesting, important.
"I intend to do everything to keep the team in the league. The situation is clear to everyone and from here we will have to straighten out a challenging way of working. We are ready for that. We will have to take some points to stay.
" I went through that last year , Improving the accumulation of points - we will succeed in the challenge.
I would rather face difficulties than be the one sitting at home, fidgeting and getting paid.
I took this job with love, an open mind and great faith. "
Avi Luzon noted that if Klinger is up to the task and Maccabi Petah Tikva stays in the Premier League, then the coach will continue with the team for another season.
On the need for strengthening, Klinger said: "I do not think we need a revolution, I think we need to strengthen on certain levels. I put my believing self in a conversation with my father and I think we agree on almost everything. At this point we have not reached January 5 so there is nothing to talk "When the window arrives, I hope a pleasant and cool breeze will blow through it."
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