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 out of 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 previous match, with captain Kanga Hoebae being the only player potentially challenging for a starting spot after being benched for the last two games.

The club had explored options to sign a left-back in recent weeks, making inquiries about Lucas Baros of Vojvodina and Kenan Pal of Antalyaspor, but these efforts were unsuccessful. Maccabi Haifa may still bring in a free agent left-back, with Israeli player Yahav Gorfinkel, who recently terminated his contract in Cyprus, being a potential option.

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 Tsanami will cover the left-back position.