Dor Peretz, the Maccabi Tel Aviv looked ahead to Monday’s contest against Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Matchday 18 of the Israel Premier League Ligat Ha’Al:

“I work hard to help the team in any way that I can. There are positions that I like especially where I am now and I’m happy to help the club.”

Players coming up from the Maccabi youth system:
“Anything can change in a second and from game to game, but it’s good that there are Maccabi youth that can play for the first team.”

Being prepared:
“Being in first place in the middle of the season doesn’t give us the title. But we have to go into every game prepared and ready to go and give everything that we have to get the win.”

Going back to the basics:
“We began to understand that we have to be aggressive and win our battles not just playing fancy football that Maccabi Tel Aviv wants to, but to go back to the basics.”

Struggling early on:
“It’s the first time that I was struggling and that was the case with the whole team, but the fans supported all of us and I’m thankful for that. I will give everything that I have to help the club.”

Giving it all for his teammates:
“Every time I go onto the pitch I play for my teammates and I’ll be there for them as long as they need me.”