Sports director takes charge

Claudio Coldebella, the sports director of Maccabi Tel-Aviv, has taken full responsibility for the team's current struggles, including a recent loss to Hapoel Tel-Aviv in a derby match. He emphasized that he will not assign blame to others and is committed to addressing the issues facing the club.

Team performance in Euroleague

Maccabi Tel-Aviv is currently ranked 17th in the Euroleague with a record of 2 wins and 7 losses. The team recently lost to Hapoel Tel-Aviv with a score of 105-87, and Serbian player Vasilije Micic was the standout performer, scoring 31 points and making 9 of 13 three-point shots.

Focus on roster changes

Coldebella confirmed that Oded Kattash remains the team's coach and stated that he is actively working to improve the roster. He mentioned that the team is missing players in the backcourt and is in discussions with potential players to address this issue.

Support for current coach

Coldebella expressed strong support for Oded Kattash, who returned to the club in 2022 after a previous stint from 2007 to 2008. He emphasized that firing the coach is not an option and that Kattash has the qualities needed to lead the team through challenging times.

Impact of player absence

The Italian sports director highlighted the absence of Danish player Ifte Lundberg, who was named MVP of the Finals and had a significant impact earlier in the season. His absence has affected the team's performance, and Coldebella believes other players must step up to compensate.