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

Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly close to finalizing a loan deal for Venezuelan midfielder Jhonny Lucas Andrade, potentially today. This move is expected to free up a roster spot, allowing the club to register new signing James Tavernier and possibly include him in the squad for their upcoming match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

If Tavernier is registered, he is still not expected to start at right-back, with Tyreece Asante likely to retain the position. Noam Ben Harush is slated to start at left-back, replacing Roy Revivo who departed for Elche. Sagiv Yehezkel will continue to be absent due to injury.

Coach Keni Valverde faces a decision in goal, weighing the form of Ofek Malika against the possibility of starting Ro'i Meshpati. The team expressed confidence ahead of the match, stating, "We proved we can win at Turner," and "We respect Hapoel BS, but want to maintain a perfect league record."

The projected starting lineup includes Malika or Meshpati in goal, Asante, Raz Shlomo, and Mamadou Coulibaly in defense, Ben Harush at left-back, and a midfield and attack featuring Isuf Sowe, Gabi Kancepolsky, Dor Peretz, Osher Davida, Jhonny Lucas, and Eran Zahavi.