Omri Gandelman's Knee Infection Raises Doubts for Israel National Team
Israeli midfielder Omri Gandelman is training separately from his Italian club Lecce due to a knee infection, raising concerns for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. The infection has plagued Gandelman for an extended period, limiting his play in the latter part of the previous season.
This season, the 23-year-old has seen minimal game time, logging only one minute across four appearances and remaining on the bench for other matches due to his condition. Gandelman joined Lecce eight months ago from Gent for a fee of three million euros. He has since made 20 appearances for the Italian side, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
The Israeli national team is scheduled to begin its Nations League campaign in just over two weeks. Their upcoming fixtures include away games against Austria, two matches against Ireland, and a game against Kosovo. Gandelman's current fitness status casts a shadow over his potential availability for these crucial international games.
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