The Yellow & Blue captain Sheran Yeini is getting ready for Monday night’s Derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv at the Netanya Stadium, 21:00 on Matchday 5 of the Israel Premier League, Ligat Japanika:

“A derby match has its own rules, it doesn’t matter what condition a team is in as both sides will be motivated and ready to go in order to win. It will be a tough match and we are preparing as best as we can.”

Maccabi winning game win the closing minutes:
“Football matches aren’t decided at the beginning of the game but at the end. Of course if you score at the start it’s easier but you still need to keep the result as is. I can’t guarantee anything in this game but we will do the best we can to win.”

Playing central defender:
“I played as a central defender for a year an a half under Moti Ivanir and I’m really enjoying playing this role in the group stages of the Europa League as well. I like to play this position but in general I just like to play and it doesn’t matter where. Wherever the team needs me, I’m happy to help.”