Hapoel Tel Aviv Eyes Further Squad Additions After Draw

Hapoel Tel Aviv is not finished with its transfer window activities, with the club potentially looking to further strengthen its squad. The team expressed significant disappointment following a draw against Hapoel Haifa, with club sources stating players lacked energy and failed to create or capitalize on scoring opportunities. Some attribute the subpar performance to fatigue or a letdown after successful European matches, a concern coach Eliniv Barda had voiced.

New signing Liel Lindel, who arrived in Israel on Thursday, attended the match and watched his new team share the points. However, Lindel cannot yet be officially registered as a player because Shanda Silva has not yet been released. The club anticipates this issue will be resolved within a day or two.

Hapoel Tel Aviv is reportedly considering adding another Israeli player to the roster, indicating they are not done with their transfer business. The team faces Beitar Jerusalem on Thursday, and Omri Altman will miss the game due to a red card received during the previous match.

Despite a poor performance that included a missed penalty, Stav Touriyel received encouragement from the fans at the end of the game, amidst reports linking him with a move to Lecce.