Maccabi Haifa Coach Backs Winning Lineup Against Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Haifa is preparing for a significant match against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Monday, aiming to start the season with two consecutive victories. Coach Barak Bakhar is expected to maintain the same starting lineup that secured a win against Ramat Gan, demonstrating confidence in his current squad.

In the midfield, Bakhar is placing his trust in the trio of Bruninho, Yarin Levi, and Eitan Azulai, meaning Ali Mohamed will likely start on the bench. In the absence of a key right winger, who is expected to join later in the transfer window, the coaching staff is opting for Kenny Saief in that role, with Kenji Gorre on the opposite flank.

Silva Kani is set to lead the attack as the team's primary striker, as Andrea Novakovic is still limited to playing only half an hour. The Serbian-American forward is anticipated to feature in the second half.

The defensive unit, featuring the foreign quartet of Yila Battaeu, Pedro, Nigel Lonwijk, and Tsunaami, is considered the team's most stable at present, awaiting the full return to fitness of Pierre Cornud. The team acknowledges the difficulty of the upcoming game against an opponent coming off a European campaign, while Maccabi Haifa is steadily building confidence. Tactical discipline was a major focus in their recent training sessions.