Maccabi Netanya Coach Weighs Defensive Options Ahead of Hapoel Ramat Gan Clash

Maccabi Netanya, still undefeated in the league this season, faces a challenge from newly promoted Hapoel Ramat Gan on Monday. Coach Roni Levi expressed that Ramat Gan plays well and has been unlucky, despite currently sitting at the bottom of the table.

Netanya will be without midfielder Maor Levi due to a knee injury requiring several days of rest. Bassam Zaaroura is expected to replace him in the starting lineup, though he is not fully fit. Levi's main tactical dilemma involves choosing between Amit Cohen and Kareem Jaber for a defensive position, while Alon Azugi is set to start at right-back after a strong performance as a substitute.

Forward Dolev Haziza missed training with a sore throat but is determined to be available for the match. Roni Levi also tested Dor Hugi in the starting eleven, possibly to motivate Mateusz Dabrowski to increase pressure on opposing defenders. William Cyprian, who reportedly received an offer from Ironi Tiberias, has returned to Israel and participated in training after a brief trip to be with his newborn. He is reportedly seeking three months' salary to terminate his contract and become a free agent.

Brazilian winger Isaac is expected to arrive for medical tests by Monday. The club is also actively searching for a midfielder and a defender, with potential signings to be made in the winter transfer window if necessary. Defender Saba Khodzhiani will undergo an MRI within 24 hours after sustaining an injury to his knee, the same one previously affected.

Owner Ross Katin has approved the team staying at a hotel before the game, citing concerns about holiday traffic and a desire to project professionalism. A projected starting lineup includes Samuel Silva, Alon Azugi, Bakary Konte, Beni Feldman, Kareem Jaber (or Amit Cohen), Aziz Watara, Bassam Zaaroura, Nadav Nidam, Dolev Haziza (or Dor Hugi), Oz Bilo, and Mateusz Dabrowski.