Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Benches Key Player for Tactical Reasons
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Dutch player Tyresse Asante, a significant contributor last season, has been benched for the second consecutive game due to purely professional reasons. Coach Kenny Miller has opted to start Raz Shlomo as a center-back, particularly after Shlomo's strong performance against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
Despite speculation about Asante's future, he is expected to remain with the club at least until January. Coach Miller indicated that with the arrival of James Tavernier, Asante might be shifted to a center-back role. However, in the current form and tactical setup, Miller prefers Shlomo, citing his involvement in ball progression.
Asante, who is fully fit, finds himself in an unfamiliar situation on the bench. The decision reflects Miller's current tactical preferences and the team's recent performance.
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