The Israeli team gathered tonight (Sunday) at the team house in Shefayim ahead of their games in the League of Nations against Iceland and Albania.
In total, Alon Hazan's team is expected to play three games, the first of which is against Iceland this coming Thursday in Sami Ofer.
Brakeman Miguel Vitor held his first training session in the national uniform, after finally receiving his passport and at the same time completing almost all the technical matters with UEFA so that he could play.
In light of the situation, Dor Peretz, who arrived after relegation with Italian Venice, clarified: "There is no doubt that there are players here who will have to take on more leadership. There is a young generation here who will come and get minutes. The burden of proof is on him."
The players of the team, today in Shefayim, Photo: Udi Citiat
On a personal level, Peretz said: "My head is now in the team. It's always fun to be here. We come to prove and want to be in places where the team has not been for a long time. This campaign is a significant opportunity for us as a team and we need to rise and present the best football we can. Ours is one and only, to get up from home. "
The contact, who finished his first season abroad, added: "I am happy to have finished the season when I get minutes of play in the last rounds.
My personal momentum is not bad.
Of course we ended up in the league so it's not the most fun there is, but I come in good shape. "
Abda, Baribo and Solomon, today in Shefayim, Photo: Udi Citiat
Peretz said of the new coach Alon Hazan: "I have known Hazan for a long time and think he is a persona who can bring us forward both as players and as a team. I hope we will succeed."
Brakeman Sean Goldberg, who arrived after winning the championship with Maccabi Haifa before the team's first training session this week: "Obviously when I come as a leading player in the league, then I can help and contribute to the team. They have not yet talked to me about the position I will play."
On the game against Iceland, which will be held at his home stadium, Sami Ofer, Goldberg said: "I know what Sami Ofer's strengths are. This is a big boost that will help us a lot. Unequivocally, there is an expectation from us."
Goldberg also spoke about the many shortcomings and clarified: "It is significant, but there is an opportunity for young players and those who have not yet experienced many minutes in the team. Everyone here wants to prove what they are worth."
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