Hapoel Haifa Faces Maccabi Netanya Amidst Injury Concerns

Hapoel Haifa is set to play Maccabi Netanya on Monday, aiming to build on the momentum from their recent 2-2 draw against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. However, coach Haim Silvas may have to contend with the absence of key defender Dario Zuaparić, who missed training due to back pain. Ivan Kritsak, having served his suspension, is expected to replace Zuaparić in the starting lineup, while George Diba is also slated to remain in the starting eleven. Silvas indicated that he does not anticipate making other changes to the team that started against the league champions.

"We are heading into a very difficult game against Maccabi Netanya," Silvas stated ahead of the match. "We saw them in their last game. A good team with a home atmosphere. We are coming with the backing of the crowd, we feel the push. A large crowd from Haifa will come to support us. We are coming to a game where we know we need to be at our peak to get points, and that's what we intend to do."

The projected starting lineup includes Yoav Gerafi in goal, with Noam Cohen, George Diba, Ivan Kritsak, and Ariel Mendy in defense. The midfield is expected to feature Seydouba Soumah, Naor Sabag, and Roei Elias, while the attacking trio will likely be Hibaballah, Liran Rotman, and Alon Turgeman.