Gabi Kanichowsky scored three goals in all competitions this season yet the 27-year-old midfielder was involved in 12 goals in total as he assisted in another nine goals.
Ahead of the top-of-the-table clash away to Hapoel Be’ersheva, that suffered their only league defeat when both teams last et at Bloomfield, Kanichowsky said: “If you want to win the league title every match is important. Obviously when you play a match against the team that is currently ahead of you in the table there is more interest. Before every game we play the coach tells us how important the match is and that it is like a Cu Final. We will continue in this way.”
Kanichowsky who was given a much needed rest during the State Cup tie against Hapoel Jerusalem where he made a late substitute appearance on his 28th competitive match for Maccabi in all competitions this season, added: “It is always fun to watch your teammates play well especially those who don’t get to play on a regular basis but get a chance and prove themselves. This is important for the squad especially on such a long, intense and demanding season.”
Ahead of Be’ersheva, Kanichowsky said: “Be’ersheva is always a tough match as they are very aggressive especially at home in front of their own crowd. It seems that lately we managed to overcome the fatigue and win matches even though we didn’t look that good during spells. I expect to have such minutes against Beersheva on Wednesday which we would need to overcome. Matches are all about momentum and we know hoe to manage that better from the start of the season.”
On the challenge he might face against Be’ersheva’s midfielders, Kanichowsky was adamant: “They are doing a good job this season, but wit all due respect to them, we are playing in Europe and dealing with top players. I trust my teammates and think that they are the best in the country so in that respect I am relaxed.”
With regards to his future, Kanichowsky concluded: “For the moment I am fully focused on Wednesday. I am not hiding the fact that I have a dream to play abroad but in Maccabi I have a very warm home here – I am playing in the Europa League and challenging for all titles. I am at an age where not everywhere is good for me, so unless something drastic happens, I am here now and running nowhere”.
