Elad Madmon, scored his fourth goal for Maccabi and assisted another against Hapoel Jerusalem on the way to a 3-0 State Cup victory which paved the way to the round of 16.
After the match, the 20-year-old forward, who joined Maccabi from Hapoel Hadera earlier this season played as an attacking midfielder a position which he revealed wasn’t new to him: “For those who don’t know, this was my original position and where I used to play in Hapoel Hadera’s youth department before. I am practicing this position in training and just delighted I was given the opportunity to be named in the starting line-up prove myself. Whenever I get the chance to start or even come on off the bench, I will give a 100% so I am sure it will be ok.”
Madmon, who made his 7th start in 23 appearances in all competitions, added of his settling in at the club: “It is not easy I must admit, but I am taking everything in my stride because I know the club believes in me and this is my first season here. It is all good, if I don’t get to play here or there is not the end of the world. But I will come and give a 100% in training henece I received this chance against Hapoel Jerusalem. The fact I started some matches in Europe is proof that the coach believes in me and hands me the minutes. Moving from a small club to a big club is never easy, but we are halfway through the season, and I am training as hard as I possibly can ding what the coaching staff are asking of me. I will keep on working hard and I am sure this would benefit me in the future.”
Madmon, who assisted a goal for Eran Zahavi spoke of the influence the veteran marksman has on him: “Eran Zahavi guides you and directs you during the game, he speaks and explains to me what to do and where to be. He really helps me, even though I am not sure everyone could see this against Hapoel Jerusalem, but he made my life easier with the attention he drew to himself. This is what he brings to the game, not just when he starts but also when he is on the bench. This is where his greatness as a player – helping other players especially me when I arrived from a small club. He helps me an awful lot.”
