Maccabi Haifa's Squad Building Criticized for Fundamental Flaws

A sports analyst is questioning Maccabi Haifa's decision-making regarding their current squad, suggesting the team's management sees things differently than the fans and objective observers. The criticism centers on the offensive lineup, particularly the choice of Davi Silba as the primary striker and the inclusion of Alimouhammad in the starting lineup, which the author deems questionable.

Further concerns are raised about the lack of a left-back signing and the failure to acquire player Yahav Gurfinkel. While acknowledging that it's early to judge new foreign signings like Nigel Lonwijk, Tsuyoshi Ogawa, and Andrej Novakovic, the author notes the absence of an immediate "love at first sight" connection, unlike with former player Bruninho.

The article points out that the forward trio of Kenny Saief, Kangwa Chora, and Davi Silba in the opening two league matches indicates a fundamental flaw in the team's construction. The author also questions why the club looked for external talent like Cedric D'un, who had a mediocre half-season at Hapoel Jerusalem, instead of considering players like Cristian Martinez or Adrian Roje, who excelled at Bnei Yehuda and could potentially elevate Maccabi Haifa's performance.

The team's tactical approach is also under scrutiny, with the assertion that the coach should adapt the system to the available players, not the other way around. The article highlights issues with the 3-3-4 formation, the lack of a suitable left-back, and the defensive vulnerabilities created by wingers. Specific player decisions, such as Kangwa's playmaking and Saief's positioning, are also criticized.

The stark difference in the team's performance between the first and second halves, particularly with and without Alimouhammad, is described as a significant issue. In contrast, rival Maccabi Tel Aviv, despite a mediocre performance, managed to secure a win and is actively addressing its squad weaknesses by signing new players, prompting the author to reiterate the question of what Maccabi Haifa's management is seeing that leads to their current situation.