The achievement comes too fast, whoever settles for it is wrong

by time news

When Moshe Sinai was appointed the chief scout of Israel’s youth teams, there were those who criticized the appointment. They said in the rooms: “Again a friend brings a friend, again combos,” but whoever said that forgot that Sinai came to the position with a very rich resume of the team star and former Hapoel Tel Aviv, assistant coach of the senior team for years and coach of the young team. That way no one did Sinai any favors. He has already proved throughout his career an ambition that he did not have well, he got up and left.

There is no doubt that the achievement of Israel’s youth team last night with qualifying for the Euro semifinals and ensuring participation in the World Cup also has a part besides the talented players, also coach Ophir Haim, the team that surrounds the team led by professional manager Yila Hus, his deputy Bonnie Ginzburg and the main scout.

Now that the youth team has recorded the long-awaited immigration, Sinai in a special interview with ONE, talks about the achievement, the expectations, the criticism he was appointed to the position, the future integration of the players. Chinese as usual speaks openly, without making an account.

Moshe Sinai (Radad Jabara)

Moshe, first of all congratulations, what sets this achievement apart?
“Thank you. I think it’s a process of several months of proper construction. People have worked according to a plan, and when you work according to a plan then you know what needs to be done and fixed. I think the thing is with Jose Yela, Bonnie Ginzburg and Ofir’s professional team, who analyze and know even when it’s good what needs to be done to keep going and not think we’re the biggest. Admittedly it is a long process of 10-11 months and for me it comes too fast, but apparently some players who are really at a good level, the choice of players and their mentality, has brought them to such a level. A tremendous achievement. Everyone who participated in it did a great job. “

Didn’t you think it would come so fast?
“actually, not. It started with two Test matches in Romania that the team lost, then you travel to Albania and make good results. It is a long process but we are aware that there are teams at a very high level that we have to face, but we knew that if we do things right, we will get organized and understand who we are playing against then it can be done. Compliments to everyone and the players who understood the level, made the leap and that is the result. It will be recorded in the history of Israeli football and it will be recorded to the credit of everyone. It is impossible to ignore Oren Hasson and the Football Association who gave the conditions to get into this situation and do it, it is not a simple process. Hasson gave absolute backing to do it and that’s the result, everyone is happy. Athletes who want to achieve, achieve and think about the next goal. “

The team celebrates with Ofir Haim.  Historical achievement (Photo by Seb Day - UEFA via Sportsfile)The team celebrates with Ofir Haim. Historical achievement (Photo by Seb Day – UEFA via Sportsfile)

When they were appointed to positions, there were those who doubted and criticized.
“It’s OK. Criticism is always a good question as to whether it is objective and factual. We at our age relate to matter-of-fact criticism. If there are self-interested people who are looking for such and such statements then do not refer. We came to this place to work. We brought our experience, knowledge and modesty to these young society. The one who heads the system is the sturdy one who brought about the change. My interest, Yila’s and Bonnie’s is Sisyphean. Every time we travel, see and analyze and the results came too fast. “

How do you create continuity?
“Serious athletes reach the goal but are already thinking about the next goal. I know this from my past. Today we will be happy and they deserve to be happy but in a few more days there is a game against France and we need to move on. There is a very understanding group here and this is just the beginning and the future is still ahead of them. Whoever settles for this makes a mistake. Our job is to pass it on to them and we need to know how to continue. “

Bonnie Ginzburg and Moshe Sinai in the stands (Hagai Michaeli)Bonnie Ginzburg and Moshe Sinai in the stands (Hagai Michaeli)

You saw the French team in test matches when we played against them and ended in a draw twice. What do you have to say about them ahead of the semi-final against them on Tuesday?
“First of all it is test games and it is different from official games. Arrive calm because the teams have already reached the World Cup, but from what I have seen here the level of the English and French is very high. Having to prepare it will not be easy. There is a small advantage because we already know them. We can play with confidence and freedom to bring the talent that is to a high level. “

You were already a star at the age of 17, how do you make these players be the team players in the teams, who will take the reins and not put them in the stands or just not play? We saw what Gluch did this season, and also Revivo in the youth of Maccabi Tel Aviv, or Lamkin at Hapoel Tel Aviv?
“I can say that there is cooperation with the groups. There is a trend like the names you mentioned Oscar Gluch, Revivo, Lemkin and Israelov. Revivo Otto could be a legitimate player at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Oscar also proved. They are high level players. They were given the opportunity and I think that Israeli football has only what to gain from it. “

Oscar in action (Photo by Seb Day - UEFA via Sportsfile)Oscar in action (Photo by Seb Day – UEFA via Sportsfile)

Ofir Haim showed on the lines that he has peace of mind. The crew with you seems to have done him good.
“Ophir made an upgrade, he also admitted it with an attitude. He knows how to read a game, understands football, knows how to make substitutions but the most important thing is cooperation with us. He understands that we are helping. I wish everyone were collaborators on a clean level with no interests and for the sake of success, and he has it. But he knows how to cooperate. In everything we tried to help and the wisdom that he knows how to accept it and has an amazing connection with the players. He knows how to be a friend and also knows when to pass criticism. Made a huge upgrade. “

You’ve been through a lot in football, how excited are you about the achievement and where does it go in terms of the list of achievements in your career?
At every crossroads in your career you have moments of supreme joy. I had a lot of these but it went on the list because it’s something else. You see the success of the kids and it takes you back in time how it was done when you were young, and it makes a very big inner excitement and warms my heart, and I know it will accompany me until the last day. Anyone who is not excited about football should not be in the industry. We are happy to be in this part. “

Moshe Sinai (Radad Jabara)Moshe Sinai (Radad Jabara)

Moshe, in the end, in the end, even though there were those who were surprised, you made the right decision that you came to the position?
I know how to plan my moves. I will never be in a place where I can not contribute or bring from my knowledge and experience. It was important to me because of the combination of Yela, Bonnie, Benyon and Alon Hazan and you know that something can be done here. It gives me a lot. I am happy every day that I come to this workplace and I hope it will just go on like this. “

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