This is going to be a weird game for me

Europa League 20-21

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ONE System | 18/02/2021 00:04

Solomon Manor (Shahar Gross)

Solomon Manor (Shahar Gross)

After landing in Israel in the shadow of restrictions on entry to Ben Gurion Airport, Shakhtar Donetsk is making final preparations for the first of two games against Maccabi Tel Aviv tonight (Thursday, 22:00) at Bloomfield Stadium, as part of the last 32 stages of the Europa League. Ukrainian Champion Coach, Luis Castro, And the Israeli star, Solomon Manor, Spoke at the press conference ahead of the game about the preparations for the meeting with the Yellows.

Luis Castro He opened his remarks by saying: “Our reference in the selection of the team in the game against Kolos was relevant in the run-up to the game against Maccabi Tel Aviv, but I was pleased with the performance of Yahavan Konoplianka in the right wing. My contract? I do not address this issue now, at the moment what is important is the game against Maccabi Tel Aviv and I am only focused on that. “

“We very much hope we win and come back with a good result”

On the preparations for Maccabi Tel Aviv: “Our scouting department analyzed six or seven games and I myself watched three games, Maccabi is not far from the other teams we faced this season in Europe. Maccabi uses the wings and does not make unnecessary mistakes, this is a team that tries to control the ball. They are a very organized team and we have to be very focused to win the game and come back with a good result. Ismaili and Moraish’s condition? Ismaili is still recovering and it is a bit delayed, he will probably return in a few weeks. “Regarding Muarish, this is a strange season with this epidemic, but I hope we will represent a good game against Maccabi Tel Aviv and Moorish will integrate well.”

Luis Castro briefs Shakhtar Donetsk players (Shahar Gross)Luis Castro briefs Shakhtar Donetsk players (Shahar Gross)

Solomon Manor Referred to the preparations and said: “It’s going to be a bit of a weird game for me, I came to the country, home, with my teammates and it was a bit weird at first, but we came with the goal of winning and coming home with a good result and very hope we win and come home with a good result.”

Manor Solomon at the press conference (Shahar Gross)Manor Solomon at the press conference (Shahar Gross)

The improvement in his ability in Shakhtar Donetsk and the upgrade in his status in the Israeli team: “I came to Shakhtar two years ago, I was 19 and even then I was a national team player, it is clear that my status changed over time both because I grew up and because I gained confidence. I learn a lot from the players with me and the coaches, I learn and improve a lot and that is why I show good ability and also improve in the Israeli national team games. “

Manor Solomon and Shakhtar Donetsk players (Shahar Gross)Manor Solomon and Shakhtar Donetsk players (Shahar Gross)

Will he open the game against Maccabi Tel Aviv: Luis Castro told me that he has not yet prepared the squad, but of course I want to start in the squad like any other player, especially me, but I still do not know if I will start in the squad. We will wait and see. “

Manor Solomon and Marlos (Shahar Gross)Manor Solomon and Marlos (Shahar Gross)

Return to Israel: “I have not yet seen my parents and family, maybe I will see them tomorrow night, see if they will approve me. Usually the weather here is nice and I was jealous that friends would send me pictures from the sea, but right now when I came there is a storm here. But it’s still fun to be here in Israel. “

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