Hapoel Tel Aviv Eyes More Signings 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 1-1 draw against Hapoel Haifa, with club sources stating players lacked energy and failed to create or capitalize on scoring opportunities. Some attribute the lackluster performance to fatigue or a dip in intensity 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 its roster. The team faces Beitar Jerusalem on Thursday, and Omri Altman will miss the game due to a red card received during the Hapoel Haifa match. Stav Touriyal, who missed a penalty and had a subpar performance, was nevertheless supported by the fans after the game, despite reports linking him with a move to Lecce.