Maccabi Tel Aviv held a press conference a short while ago (Thursday) ahead of Saturday's big derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv, but it was obvious that what interested those present was the departure of Oskar Gloch to Salzburg.
The coach of the yellows, Aitor Karanka, commented on this: "No one expected Oscar to leave, and then suddenly they announced that he was close to signing. Gloch is an amazing player with huge talent, and I think he is making the right step - to go to a club that develops players on the way to big clubs. His future will be good , that's for sure".
The coach said about the derby: "It's an amazing thing. I've been to quite a few derbies, at Sociedad, at Atlético Madrid, and I'm looking forward to it because in every country it's different. It's a very important game for our fans and we want them to leave the stadium happy.
"I hope we will continue our winning streak, and the most important thing is to arrive ready for the game. We can beat any team, but it will be a difficult game. There are many things we need to improve."
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A promising future, photo: Alan Shiver
Karanka also commented on the successful performance of Parfae Guillaume against Maccabi Haifa: "We all expected a game like this from him. Now he has to show that he can do it often. In football you have to be consistent. We have many good players who can play in his position, so it will be Good for him if we decide to include him in the lineup again."
Shahar Piven, who sat next to Karanka at the press conference, also referred to the derby: "The game against Maccabi Haifa was good for us professionally, but now it is history and we are moving forward. There are many players here who grew up in Maccabi and know the meaning of the derby for the fans. Hapoel Tel Aviv is a tough team, we will prepare And we will come as prepared as possible. To continue our good form."
Following the issue of the fine given to the team (and also to Maccabi Haifa) for holding ceremonies for children with disabilities, which caused a delay in the start of the game on Monday, the team said: the fine anyway."
On the professional side, the stopper Derek Lucassen, who did not play against Maccabi Haifa due to suspension, is in great doubt for the derby due to an ankle injury
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