Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Player Uncertainty Ahead of Key Match Against Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Tel Aviv is preparing for its first major Israeli Premier League match of the season against Maccabi Haifa on Monday at Bloomfield Stadium, but the team may be without several key players. Ori Azou, who is expected to transfer to Beitar Jerusalem, did not participate in Saturday's training and will miss the game. Additionally, Tyrese Asante and Roy Revivo also skipped training and are doubtful for the upcoming match.

Coach Kenny Miller expressed optimism about the game during a press conference, emphasizing the importance of a full stadium and the home advantage at Bloomfield. He said, "We expect a packed Bloomfield. Our fans can turn Bloomfield into a fortress that is always hard to play in - and it starts on Monday. We looked great in the last home game against Haifa, and that's how we want to play."

Team captain Dor Peretz also commented on the anticipation surrounding the match, stating, "The fans are looking forward to this game, and so are we. We are focused on the domestic league after the European disappointment. Our commitment is to bounce back quickly and keep moving forward."

Both teams won their opening league matches: Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 5-2, with Peretz scoring his first career hat-trick, while Maccabi Haifa edged Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1, thanks to a brace from Bruninho.