Maccabi Haifa Considers Midfielder Ali Mohamed for Starting Lineup Against Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Haifa resumed preparations on Friday for their upcoming match against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Monday. Following their opening round victory over Hapoel Ramat Gan, the club aims to secure a second consecutive win, a feat that has eluded them at Bloomfield Stadium for two and a half years. Coach Barak Bachar is expected to test his starting lineup, with midfielder Ali Mohamed, who was not initially planned as a starter, now in contention. Mohamed's impactful performance after coming on in the second half against Ramat Gan has given the coaching staff reason to consider him alongside Yarin Levi and Eitan Azulay in midfield.

Bachar is also contemplating a tactical shift by moving Bronninio to the left-wing position to field a more aggressive central midfield against Maccabi Tel Aviv. This potential change will be evaluated in the coming days. Meanwhile, Goni Naor, who continues training with the team, is expected to leave before the transfer window closes. Naor has received offers from both Israeli and international clubs and must decide his next move. Last season, he was loaned to Larissa in Greece, having previously played for Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel. It appears he may soon join a third club in the Israeli Premier League.