Summary: Maccabi Tel Aviv - Hapoel Haifa 1:3/Sport1
Robbie Keane had a lot of bats before the game last night (Sunday).
Maccabi Tel Aviv came back after the defeat, the players were tired after 120 minutes in Serbia against Olympiakos.
The Irish finally replaced more than half of the lineup and placed Aden Kartsev in place of Joris van Overeem.
Kartsev, who was in a complex personal period, returned with his best game since landing in Kiryat Shalom.
After the game, he spoke openly about his condition.
Coming after what you experienced on Thursday and coming back from behind tonight, what does this indicate?
"We went through quite a shakeup on Thursday. We thought it would affect tonight's game, but the coach made changes and brought in a little more fresh players to deal with this situation, which I think was the right thing to do. I think we proved that there is someone to trust outside, that we are a team, that we will be Together in good and bad. We wanted to forget about the game against Olympiakos as soon as possible. We are not looking for blame and do not want to go back. I am very happy that we were very prepared and ready for this game, despite the early deficit we fell into. We knew how to come back and make it easy. Now we want to come the best Ready for the top playoffs."
The storm behind him, and behind the group.
Kartsev/Danny Maron
What goes through your mind after the early goal you concede?
"We are not really excited about a 1:0 deficit at home, with the support of our crowd. You can't complain to Avishi (Cohen, Y.T.) about the penalty, it was a move that happened during the game. We started the game well and recovered very quickly after the goal. The crowd supported and I think we came out of it like men. The team is ready, healthy, everyone is positive and helps each other."
Personally, you went through not the most pleasant days with your interview that was published on the day of the match against Beitar Jerusalem.
"On the same day that the interview was published, I sent a message to everyone's group and asked for forgiveness, because I really felt bad.
I didn't even have the confidence to talk to anyone and explain what was there.
I didn't want to mess with it because we had an important game against Beitar and we needed to focus on it. I talked to Eran and explained what happened, he supported me and understood me, told me 'raise your head, everything is fine, I'm sure that no words were said in my direction with the intention of hurting In me or in the group'. He made me feel that everything was fine, everyone helped me get out of it as best as possible. It wasn't pleasant, but I forgot about it."
Unlike Shiv Yehezkel who sits at home, you are here and have been playing good football lately.
It wasn't enough for you to get a call-up to the national team for a very important game.
"You always want to be part of the team, you can't ignore that. I wanted to be in the team, unfortunately with everything I've been through recently I probably deserve less, and there are other players who deserve more and are sure to do their job. I'll cheer them on from the outside, and keep my fingers crossed for them to win" .
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"He helped me get out of it as best as possible."
Kartsev with Zahavi/Ariel Shalom
How do you see yourself heading into the playoffs?
What do you expect to achieve on a personal level?
"First of all, I want the success of the team. Of course I don't put my success aside, I believe in my path and will work hard to get the place in the team. I feel that I gave a good performance yesterday. There is no reason to compare me to Juris, who is doing an excellent job. I Can't replace him at the moment, but I will continue to work hard and not take my foot off the gas. I think the competition is good for both of us. We are good friends and help each other. Before the game he said only good words to me, and I also after other games only complimented him. We are in a really good relationship . I will wait for the opportunity again, and I will do my best."
You have added value in the link with the remote kick.
Don't you think you should play more?
"There is the coach and the team that make the decisions. I do my best in every training session and I have to be ready when called upon, like I did today."
"Can't replace it right now."
Kartsev with Van Overeem/Ariel Shalom
You already led Maccabi Haifa by 10 points, and now the gap stands at 7. Won't you kick the bucket anymore?
"We learned our lesson. In football, there is a matter of momentum, we fell into a bad period with losses and losing points, and Haifa entered a really positive zone. Now it has balanced out in our direction, and I hope it will continue. In the playoffs we will already play against the top of the league and every game is significant. I believe If we continue on this path, we will reach the final goal and win the championship."
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