Maccabi Netanya Eyes New Defender, May Freeze Out Khvadagiani

Maccabi Netanya is preparing for their upcoming match against Hapoel Ramat Gan, with midfielder Maor Levy sidelined for several more days due to injury. Bassam Zra'ura is expected to start in his place. Coach Roni Levy faces a decision at left-back, with options including shifting Bnei Feldman or starting Amit Cohen there. Yarin Abuhazira will miss the game due to injury.

Levy acknowledged Hapoel Ramat Gan's strength, noting they have troubled other top teams, and cautioned his players against underestimating them. Following the match, the club aims to reach a financial agreement with Itay Ben Shabbat, who is being pursued by Hapoel Petah Tikva.

The team is likely to freeze out defender Saba Khvadagiani, who has suffered another knee injury and is not in the club's plans. Netanya is actively seeking to sign one or two new players, with Levy prioritizing the addition of a center-back. Isaac is expected to arrive within 24 hours for a medical and to sign a one-year contract, earning approximately 15,000 euros per month. The club has an option to purchase him for 500,000 euros, with a potential three-year deal.

A projected lineup includes Samuel Silva, Alon Azugi, Bakary Konate, Bnei Feldman, Amit Cohen (or Karam Jaber), Aziz Watara (or Omri Shamir), Bassam Zra'ura, Nadav Nidam, Oz Bilo, Dolev Haziza, and Mateusz Dabrowski.