Israel are back in action on Wednesday to face Switzerland in the second of four games in 10 days in Euro 2024 qualifying.
After falling to defeat in Kosovo on Sunday, anything but a win will make automatic progression extremely difficult for Israel, while the Swiss will seal a place at next summer's finals with a win.
That is following a slightly surprising slip-up in Pristina on Sunday, as Alon Hazan's side looked bogged down on a terrible surface in Kosovo and lost 1-0.
The result now means Israel have lost seven of their last 11 games outside their home country, and given the conflict back home, this game will also be played away in neutral Hungary.
Israel played themselves into contention during the June and September internationals, taking 10 points from 12 available, but the postponement of their games in October on safety grounds makes the challenge extremely difficult as they must play all of their remaining games this week.
They have struggled against the stronger sides in the group though, as their three wins came against Belarus (twice) and Andorra.
0 Comments