Uri Dahan to Debut for Sakhnin Against Hapoel Haifa in Search of First Win

Bnei Sakhnin is set to feature a new central defender, Uri Dahan, in their lineup for Monday night's match against Hapoel Haifa. Dahan will make his debut for the team, replacing Iyad Abu Abid in the starting eleven. This marks a potential shift for Sakhnin as they aim for their first victory of the season.

Manager Yossi Abuksis is expected to make only one change to the lineup that faced Beitar Jerusalem. Ahmed Salman will continue on the right wing, with Matthew Kodjo, Basel Khuri, Antonio Spohr, and Ilai Hagaj forming the attacking front. Goalkeeper Raul Barbeiro is expected to start, with a projected defense including Maron Gantos, Uri Dahan, and Amit Karadi, who was absent from the final training session due to a pre-arranged holiday.

In other team news, right-back Leroy Owusu, who has not played competitively for about four months, will be gradually integrated into the team due to his lack of recent match fitness. The club is also reportedly in negotiations to strengthen its squad further, with interest in Itamar Shviro, a striker from Ironi Tiberias, and Sahar Taji, a former player released by Maccabi Netanya. Taji could potentially sign even after the transfer window closed on Wednesday.

Sakhnin is currently seeking its first win of the season and will look to secure it against Hapoel Haifa in their upcoming league fixture.