Maccabi Haifa Awaits Return of Injured Defender Pierre Cornud

Maccabi Haifa is preparing for their upcoming league match against Ironi Tiberias, aiming to maintain their strong start to the season. The team currently sits second in the standings with nine points from a possible twelve after four games. Manager Barak Bakhar is expected to field a similar lineup to the one that secured a decisive 4-0 victory in their last outing, with captain Kanga Hoebae being the only player potentially challenging for a starting spot after being benched for the past two matches.

The club had been exploring options to strengthen their left-back position, reportedly making inquiries about Lucas Baros of Vojvodina and Kenan Pal of Antalyaspor, but these efforts did not materialize. Maccabi Haifa may still sign a free agent left-back, with Israeli player Yahav Gorfinkel, who recently terminated his contract in Cyprus, being a potential candidate.

Meanwhile, the team is closely monitoring the recovery of French left-back Pierre Cornud, who suffered a serious knee injury. Cornud is anticipated to return to training in approximately two months. Until Cornud's return or a new signing is made, Kenny Saief and Tsunami will continue to cover the left-back position.