Maccabi Haifa Expects Fullback Cornud to Return in Two Months

Maccabi Haifa is optimistic about the recovery of left-back Pierre Cornud, who is rehabilitating from an injury. The club anticipates Cornud will be able to rejoin team training within approximately two months.

Meanwhile, the team is pleased with the integration of new Serbian-American striker Andrija Novakovich. His debut was delayed due to illness and roster constraints, but he has since scored his first goal against Hapoel Petah Tikva and earned a penalty against Hapoel Ramat Gan. Club officials described Novakovich as "exactly the profile we were looking for," emphasizing the need for a forward with a strong presence, and noted he still has room for improvement and fitness gains. They also stated he matches the profile sought when looking for a player similar to Frantzdy Pierrot.

Maccabi Haifa also clarified that despite recent speculation, there are no plans to release midfielder Yarin Levi. The club highly values the homegrown player, who did not play in the last match, and expects him to receive significant playing time throughout the season.