Defender Stav Lemkin to Miss Upcoming National Team Matches Due to Injury
Israeli national team defender Stav Lemkin is expected to miss the upcoming Nations League matches due to an ongoing pelvic inflammation injury. The 23-year-old Twente center-back has been sidelined since playing against Ferencváros earlier in the season and has not yet returned to his Dutch club's lineup. His return to training is hoped for within two weeks, but there is no definitive timeline for his full recovery and return to play.
Lemkin became a key player for Twente last season, making 25 league appearances. He previously played for Hapoel Tel Aviv, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Maccabi Tel Aviv before his move to the Netherlands.
The Israeli national team is set to begin its Nations League group stage campaign in approximately two and a half weeks with four games: against Austria on September 24, Ireland on September 27, Kosovo on October 1, and Ireland again on October 4. Lemkin's absence will be a blow to the team's defense as they prepare for these crucial fixtures.
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