Israel Youth National Soccer Team Announces Squad for European Qualifiers
The Israel U-21 national soccer team has announced its squad for upcoming European Championship qualifying matches against Slovenia and Norway. Coach Guy Luzon has called up players for the crucial fixtures as the team continues its campaign.
Notable inclusions in the squad are Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper Ofek Malika, who is expected to start, and his club teammate, defender Noam Ben Harush. Ori Yassin, a player for Barcelona Athletic, has received his first call-up to the youth national team.
Other key players named include Niv Yehoshua of Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who has had a strong start to the season, and Thai Abed, currently playing for Valladolid in Spain's second division. The team aims to secure positive results in these matches to maintain a realistic chance of qualifying for the U-21 European Championship.
The full squad includes goalkeepers Ofek Malika, Dor Binyamini, and Amit Reif. The defense features Idan Cohen, Maor Yeshilermak, Beni Feldman, Bashar Abadach, Noam Ben Harush, Noam Schwartz, Iyad Hallaili, and Shai Sabach. The midfield and attack list includes Roy Navi, Thai Abed, Mohamed Abu Rumi, Daniel Varko, Ran Benjamin, Roei Alkoquin, Liran Hazan, Niv Gabay, Navot Ratner, Mor Buskila, Niv Yehoshua, Ori Yassin, and Daniel Dapa.
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