Maccabi Haifa Welcomes Striker Guy Melamed Back to Squad
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for their upcoming match against Hapoel Petah Tikva, aiming to rebound from a recent 3-1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Coach Barak Bakhar held a team meeting to review errors from the previous game, specifically highlighting defensive lapses and a lack of aggression. He intends to finalize the starting lineup after today's practice.
Notably, striker Guy Melamed is expected to be included in the squad for the first time this season. Despite recent transfer speculation linking him to Maccabi Tel Aviv, club officials have stated they do not plan to part with last season's top scorer. While Andrea Novakovic is currently considered the primary striker, Melamed and Silva Kani will compete for the second forward position.
Additionally, Maccabi Haifa is finalizing the acquisition of Pedro Brazão, who is scheduled to arrive in Israel for medical tests and to bolster the team's roster.
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