Maccabi Haifa Set to Debut New Winger Pedro Brazão Against Kiryat Shmona

Maccabi Haifa is preparing for their upcoming match against Kiryat Shmona on Monday, aiming to build on their recent 2-1 home victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva. The team is expected to feature Portuguese winger Pedro Brazão in the starting lineup for his debut, following his impressive performances in training.

Club officials expressed that Brazão's addition addresses a need for a dynamic dribbler capable of deciding matches. They are particularly eager to see him combine with fellow player Bruninho. "We were missing a dribbler, another player who can decide a game with an action," stated sources within the club.

Meanwhile, fellow player Pedroso might be excluded from the squad. Tsunami is anticipated to partner with Nigel Awuni in central defense. Kenny Saief, who has been playing as a right winger, is expected to shift to left-back. Pedroso's future with the team remains uncertain until the transfer window closes on Wednesday; if Maccabi Haifa secures another foreign player, the Brazilian is likely to be the one to depart.

Coach Barak Bakhar is not expected to make significant changes to the rest of the starting eleven. The midfield trio of Ali Mohamed, Eitan Azulai, and Bruninho is set to remain intact, as is striker Andrija Novakovich. Cédric Dondé is likely to continue on the left wing, while Kangi Goure, who was not featured in the last game, will need to prove his worth after a disappointing start to the season in the opening two matches.