Maccabi Haifa Bets on Newcomer Brazão for Upcoming Match

Maccabi Haifa is preparing for their upcoming Monday match against Kiryat Shmona, aiming to build on their recent 2-1 home victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva. The team's new Portuguese winger, Pedro Brazão, is set to make his starting debut, having impressed the coaching staff during training sessions. Club officials expressed excitement about Brazão's potential, noting the team's need for a dynamic dribbler who can change the game's outcome. They are particularly looking forward to seeing him collaborate with fellow player Bruninho.

Meanwhile, the future of another player, Pedrão, is uncertain. He may be excluded from the squad for the Kiryat Shmona game. Tsunami is expected to partner with Nigel Awonoor in central defense, while Kenny Saief, who has been playing as a right winger, might shift to left-back. Pedrão's departure from the team is possible if Maccabi Haifa secures another foreign player before the transfer window closes on Wednesday.

Coach Barak Bakhar is unlikely to make significant changes to the rest of the starting lineup. He plans to maintain the midfield trio of Ali Muhammad, Eitan Azulai, and Bruninho, with Andrija Novakovich leading the attack. Cedric D'Un is expected to retain his position on the left wing. Kangi Gora, who did not play in the last match, will need to demonstrate his worth after a lackluster performance in the opening two rounds.