Hapoel Ramat Gan Prepares for Hapoel Tel Aviv Clash With Key Midfield Change

Hapoel Ramat Gan is set to face Hapoel Tel Aviv today in an away match, seeking their first points of the season in the Israeli Premier League. Despite showing promising performances against stronger opponents like Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the team, coached by Masaï Dego, failed to secure any points in those games.

The newly promoted side will be without midfielder Maxim Fleshenko, who is sidelined with a groin tear. Christopher Boniface is expected to replace Fleshenko in the midfield. Additionally, Brazilian defender Marcio Silva might make his debut for the team, potentially shifting Fard Ibrahim to left-back, his position against Maccabi Haifa.

Dego is still considering other lineup adjustments, despite satisfaction with the team's ability to create chances. Matan Hozez, not yet fit for a full 90 minutes, is anticipated to play a more significant role.

Reflecting on the upcoming game, Hozez stated, "We are coming to a difficult away game against a team that is in positive momentum. We prepared for this game all week, both offensively and defensively, with clear tactical emphases. 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 work very hard to express that on the field."

Dego 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 Asenka, Luan Campos, and Ido Oly.