Maccabi Haifa Denies Report of Coach Barak Bakhar's Imminent Firing

Maccabi Haifa has vehemently denied a report claiming that head coach Barak Bakhar might be immediately dismissed from his position. The denial came after a report published by Nadav Zenziper on Ynet suggested Bakhar's tenure was nearing an end due to the team's disappointing start to the season, including a recent loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv.

The Ynet report indicated that the club was considering appointing a foreign coach, potentially accompanied by an Israeli staff member. This speculation emerged after only two league matches, but amidst growing pressure on the team and its performance.

Maccabi Haifa issued a swift and strong official statement refuting the report, declaring it "not true and devoid of any basis." The club also shared this denial on its social media channels.

The report and the club's sharp rebuttal sparked widespread discussion online, with fans and observers weighing in on the discrepancy and criticizing the team's professional conduct and Bakhar's situation. Bakhar, in his second stint with Maccabi Haifa, is facing significant pressure early in the season, though the club currently insists no decision has been made regarding his departure.