The Israeli team will play tomorrow (Friday, 21:45) in Tirana against the Albanian team in its second game in the League of Nations.
The team tried to put behind the delay in the flight and the relatively late landing in Albania.
For most of the first part of the day, Alon Hazan's players were given rest and tactical briefings, when in terms of the lineup, Sean Weissman will step up and Monas Dabour will swing.
The team concluded the training session at the stadium in Tirana, when the previous two times, Israel migrated to the old-fashioned pitch in Albsen.
"It's a completely different story and the atmosphere here will be much warmer," said some of the actors.
Coach Alon Hazan spoke today at a press conference ahead of the game and immediately clarified: "We will not use the flight delay as an excuse, the main thing is that we arrived safely."
He added: "This is a key game for us, but also for Albania. We will have to be more focused than against Iceland, play faster and be effective in longer minutes."
Hazan referred to the level of the Albanians, which has risen significantly and clarified: "We have a strong opponent and it will make us play better. If we believe, this team will go much further in the future."
Team captain Eli Desa.
In preparation for a difficult game in Albania, Photo: The Football Association
On hesitations in the squad, the coach said: "Our preparation is as optimal as possible. There are things I close on and today I will choose the squad. We, as well as the Albanians, have a goal to get three points, but it is worth it and each one wants to prove she can reach the Euros."
"It's a home game for Albania and they will enjoy a full stadium, but I have to be stupid to think my team can not finish first at home and win here."
Regarding the lack of Eran Zehavi, the national coach clarified: "We have good players who will replace him. When he is healthy, he will come back to us. Before a game, I do not buy a draw in life, only a victory."
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