Hapoel Ramat Gan Faces Hapoel Tel Aviv Seeking First League Points

Hapoel Ramat Gan will play away against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Monday, aiming to secure their first points of the season in the Israeli Premier League. Despite showing improved performances against Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the team, managed by Mako Dago, failed to earn points in those matches.

The newly promoted side will be without Maxim Fushchenko, who is sidelined with a groin tear. Christopher Boniface is a potential replacement in midfield, while Brazilian defender Marcio Silva might make his debut, potentially shifting Fard Ibrahim to left-back.

Coach Dago has further lineup decisions to make, despite satisfaction with the team's ability to create chances. Matan Hozez, not yet fit for a full 90 minutes, is expected to play a more significant role.

Hozez expressed optimism, stating, "We are coming to a difficult away game against a team in positive momentum. We prepared for this game all week, offensively and defensively, with clear tactical points. We feel we are starting to connect, and in the last two games, we saw that we are completely there. Now the goal is to take another step, create more chances, score more, and above all, do everything to win. We believe in ourselves, are confident in our abilities, and are working very hard to express that on the field."

Dago added, "We are going to a difficult away game against a quality team and in a very home-like stadium, but we believe in our abilities. We will need to be focused, aggressive, and brave from the first moment, and come with the goal of playing our best game and achieving a good result."

A potential starting lineup includes Amit Reif; Fard Ibrahim, Marcio Silva, Jota Gonçalves, Noam Schwartz; Christopher Boniface, Moshe Semel, Serjan Mijailovic; David Assanka, Luan Campos, and Ido Oly.