Huge drama in Hapoel Tel Aviv: A day after the 6:0 defeat against Hapoel Beer Sheva, coach Sloboden Drapich and professional manager Omer Buxenbaum informed the management that they decided to resign from their positions.
These announcements came after a long meeting and conversations throughout the day and after the parties analyzed the situation and checked options for reinforcement players.
Remember, the team's morning practice was canceled after the humiliating defeat and the estimates were that Drapich might receive a dismissal notice during the day.
After making the decision to leave, Drapich said: "I thank Omer Buxenbaum and the club's management for the trust and support. I wish Hapoel Tel Aviv great success in the future."
The team will now begin an immediate search for a new coach to lead the Reds in the second part of the season, when the first the management will meet with will be Haim Silves.
The names of Marko Belval and Uri Ozan also came up in the search for a replacement.
Until a new coach arrives, Michael Zandberg, who served as Drapich's assistant,
Another warning light for Drapich: Hapoel Tel Aviv's training was cancelled
took responsibility and resigned.
Sloboden Drapich (photo: Barney Ardov)
The team's management wanted Omer Buxenbaum to continue in his position, but after attempts to convince him to withdraw, the professional manager made it clear that his decision was final.
Hapoel Tel Aviv reported that the owner and CEO of the team made it clear to the professional manager that they value him personally, thanked him for his time at Hapoel Tel Aviv, for promoting the youth department, the loyalty and values he instilled in the club - and wished him success in the future.
He also leaves.
Omer Buxenbaum (Photo: Niv Aharonson)
The American purchasing group was updated on the situation happening in Israel and the situation the team found itself in, and it seems that at the moment both sides understand that the team needs to be strengthened by at least three players.
On the subject of reinforcements, it is possible that an Israeli will be signed to a contract for more than one season for the goalie position, which constitutes an exception to the agreement between the parties, but not one that will affect the Americans' decision.
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