Maccabi Tel Aviv Expected to Loan Out Andrade, Make Room for New Signing

Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly close to finalizing a loan deal for Venezuelan midfielder Kervin Andrade, potentially as early as Monday. This move is crucial for the club to free up a roster spot for their new signing, James Traore.

If Andrade's departure is confirmed today, Maccabi Tel Aviv will be able to register Traore with the Israeli Football Association, possibly making him available for the upcoming match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The team is set to face the reigning champions on Monday evening.

In other team news, there are no updates regarding the status of Yonas Nikolascu. For the match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Tzuriel Asante is expected to start at right-back, with Noam Ben Harush at left-back, replacing Roy Revivo who has moved to Elche. Shagiv Yehezkel will continue to be absent due to injury.

Coach Keni Miller is also considering a change in goal, with Ofek Malika showing good form, though Roi Meshpati is also an option. The team expressed confidence in their ability to win at Turner Stadium, stating, "We have proven that we can win at Turner. We respect Hapoel Be'er Sheva, but we want to maintain a perfect record in the league."

The projected starting lineup includes Malika in goal, Asante, Raz Shlomo, and Mohammed Ali Camara in defense, Ben Harush at left-back, Sisoko, Kanikowski, and Dor Peretz in midfield, and Davida, Varela, and Sukler up front.