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Bachar: "I see no reason why Piero won't play. We will deal with the atmosphere in Belgrade" - voila! sport

2022-08-22T16:55:10.377Z


The Maccabi Haifa coach at the press conference for the return match against Red Star (Tuesday, 22:00): "We believe it can be done, we are preparing differently compared to the meeting against Olympiakos"


Bachar: "I see no reason why Piero won't play. We will deal with the atmosphere in Belgrade"

Maccabi Haifa's coach at the press conference ahead of the rematch against Red Star (Tuesday, 22:00): "We believe it can be done, we are preparing differently compared to Olympiakos and with the goal of playing our game. Noble? We decided to run with the team that proves itself."

Shlomo Weiss

22/08/2022

Monday, August 22, 2022, 7:40 p.m

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The moment of truth is coming: Maccabi Haifa wants to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League for the first time since the 2009/10 season and become the Israeli team that reaches the prestigious status since Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 2015/16 season.

To do so, she has to climb the volcano in Markana, Red Star's hot stadium, which will be filled to capacity tomorrow (Tuesday, 22:00) in the second leg of the play-off stage.

The Israeli champion comes to the game with a 2:3 advantage from the first game in Carmel, and hopes to complete the job.

Before the game, the team held a press conference with the participation of Barak Becher and Neta Lavi.



Barak Becher was asked about Franzi Piero's condition before the game and said: "We have training and he is supposed to train, I see no reason why he won't play and the same goes for the other players. The feelings before the game are good, it's fun to be in this position and after our good first game we want to complete the task. We believe it can be done and come with confidence."



If he and the players are afraid of the pressure and the expectations: "It's not stressful. The players are experienced enough and know how to cope, but obviously we talked and we will talk again because we are expecting a game in a stadium with an unusual crowd. We will have to know how to deal with it and I have no doubt that we will do it. Unlike the game against Olympiakos , there will be a full stadium here, with twice as many fans and a warm atmosphere - we are preparing for it differently."

Expected to be fit and open.

Piero (Photo: Maor Alxalsi)

Bacher was asked about the fact that Omer Atzili is only coming off the bench in the last few games: "I take the professional decisions before every game, and that's what happened in the last few games because we decided to run with the team that has proven itself. Omer was a partner in the games and the good results and is an important part of the team."



On the fact that even a draw will be enough for Maccabi Haifa: "Of course, in a home game, you take risks and I'm also happy that we were able to win and turn in a very difficult game, and tomorrow we will also come to play our game, control, defend when necessary. I estimate that it will be a balanced game. We also worked on penalties In case there are, you should always be prepared."



Captain Neta Lavi added: "The excitement is great because this is a game with a huge meaning for each of the players, the club and the audience - it will be history if we advance, because many Israeli teams have reached this level and only a few have advanced. A very difficult match awaits us and I hope we do it. As captain, I try to prepare myself in the best possible way and also help all the players, I think I do it well."



On the cooperation with Ali Muhammad: "It helps me that the team stands up well and washes the field. I like Ali very much, as I like all the players in the team, and I am happy for him that he also scores goals. I hope that tomorrow I will also help him look his best on the field ".

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Ready for the decisive meeting in Belgrade.

Levi and Bacher (Photo: Maor Alxalsi)

According to the Serbian media, the Red Star is expected to make two changes in the lineup: Sko Sanogo will start instead of Kings Kangwa in midfield and Marko Govlic will replace Strahinja Arakovic in the right back position.

Aleksandar Pešić will start the attack again.



Coach Diane Stankovic spoke before the game: "We know Maccabi Haifa better now. This is a good and fast team, but also an experienced one, which created a lot of problems and things for us to think about in the last six days. This will be a different game than the first one, I am realistic and optimistic."



"Every stadium is special, but we like to play in Markana. Maybe the opponent will not be afraid, it depends on the player and the team, but it is certain that our boys will come out stronger than Maccabi Haifa when they played at home. Let's hope that the atmosphere in Markana will equalize the result and we will make sure to win. We showed our flaws In the first game, but we will see our virtues tomorrow."



"The Red Star is a bigger club than Maccabi Haifa. I'm calm, I'm busy with football and preparing for the game so that we look as good as possible on the field. We've already secured a place in the Europa League houses, is it a disaster if we don't reach the Champions League? The club and the fans have to decide. I'm happy that after More than 20 years later I am again reaching this status with the Red Star after experiencing it as a player. I didn't think it was something that would happen to me again."



Estimated line-up:

Milan Burian, Strahinia Arakovic, Nemanja Milonovic, Aleksandar Dragovic, Milan Rudic, Sko Sanogo, Glor Kanga, Osman Bokari, Mirko Ivanic, Aleksandar Katai, Aleksandar Pašić.

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Source: walla

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