Avi Rikan, the Yellow & Blue midfielder looked ahead to Saturday’s contest at the Moshava Stadium against Maccabi Petah Tikva at 21:00:
“We worked very hard and didn’t rest that much. There was two good weeks of training and we know that all of the matches are difficult and we have a busy schedule to come. We want to start off on the right foot.”
Playing more than once a week:
“Over the past few years we’ve played more than one match a week so we’re used to playing a number of contests in a short period of time. We have a deep squad and we know that all of the players will be needed, especially in a week like this.”
Working hard:
“We really believe in ourselves and the break was a chance to rest up and refresh ourselves. But we also worked hard on things that needed to be improved and that needed work. We believe in the path we are taking.”
Focussing on ourselves:
“Petah Tikva is a tough team that is a quality side and we have to keep an eye on their attack. But as I’ve said we have to focus on ourselves and we know that we have to rely on our own play.
Getting back to himself:
“I had a rough time with a stomach issue and I worked hard with the staff to get back to where I need to be and now I’m back in shape and I believe that I’ll be in the rotation.
The key:
“Before the break we looked at each match in itself and we will do the same going forwards and that will be the key for the upcoming matches.”
