Maccabi Haifa May Release New Signing Pedro Brazão Within 48 Hours

Maccabi Haifa is reportedly considering releasing new signing Pedro Brazão within the next 48 hours, despite his recent arrival. Brazão, who was not included in the squad for the match against Kiryat Shmona, is close to leaving the club.

The team is preparing for an away game against Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Monday, with an estimated 6,000 Maccabi Haifa fans expected to attend at the stadium in Netanya. Brazão was slated to start on the right wing, playing alongside Brazilian midfielder Bruninho, who will start on the left wing for the first time. Andrea Novakovic and Yair Mordechai are also expected to start, with Mordechai making his debut against his former club.

A source within Maccabi Haifa expressed optimism about Brazão's potential contribution, stating, "Brazão is supposed to add a dimension of quality and spark for us. This trio is super talented, we need to bring it to the field." Bruninho has already proven himself for the Greens, Mordechai impressed last season with Kiryat Shmona, and Brazão had a strong showing in Turkey's second division.

Due to the absence of a natural left-back, Kenny Saief will play in that position, while Tsunami will start as a center-back. Forward Guy Melamed will miss the game as he continues his recovery, with a decision made for him to return to training only after full recovery.

The projected starting lineup includes Omri Glazer, Yileh Betai, Nigel Lonwijk, Tsunami, Kenny Saief, Ali Muhammad, Eitan Azulai, Yair Mordechai, Pedro Brazão, Bruninho, and Andrea Novakovic.