(E) Israel travels to Croatia Friday for its final training camp
Grant to track national squad's fitness
Israel national soccer coach Avraham Grant plans to employ a team of scouts to to track the fitness of players on the squad. The data will be analyzed regularly by statistical experts, with each player receiving a personalized training program based on the results. Grant also plans to ask for regular reports from the coaches of teams on which Israel's overseas-based players Tal Ben Haim, Yossi Benayoun, Omri Afek and Pini Balili play. Israel travels to Croatia Friday for its final training camp prior to its opening World Cup qualifying group match against France September 4. (Haaretz Sports Staff)
