Ruslan Barsky, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s midfielder looked ahead to Monday night’s contest at Hapoel Hadera (21:00) at the Netanya Stadium:

“I don’t believe that this will be an easy match. They are a strong club especially at home and we are preparing accordingly. We are expecting a tough match. We are going to press high up and we want the 3 points and that’s what is important to us.”

About being part of the club:
“There was no question that from the first moment that I arrived here that I was going to enjoy both the professional side and the friendship amongst the team. I feel like I am moving forward and improving. The friendship that is here within the club is what is helping us win games.”

Looking to succeed:
“We are focusing on ourselves and we have an excellent coach who prepares us well and makes sure that we are hungry to succeed.”