Bnei Sakhnin Faces Difficult Season Aiming for League Survival
Bnei Sakhnin suffered a second consecutive home defeat, losing 1-0 to Beitar Jerusalem on Monday. Despite not playing poorly against their rivals, the team coached by Yossi Abuksis has only secured one point after three league matches, placing them near the bottom of the standings. A source within the club expressed significant disappointment, stating, "Our goal this season is to stay in the league." The club is reportedly facing challenges with a recent change in management, attempting to stabilize operations mid-season.
Coach Yossi Abuksis surprised observers by leaving midfielder Mustafa Sheikh Yusuf out of the squad entirely, despite him starting the first two games. The team is working to resolve compensation issues with Angolan midfielder Norberto Carlos and is seeking to sign a new foreign right-back.
Additionally, former Sakhnin player Sahar Taji may return for a second stint with the club. Taji was not included in Maccabi Netanya's squad for their recent match and is not part of their plans for the current season.
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