Hapoel Tel Aviv Adjusts Roster Ahead of Match Against Hapoel Petah Tikva

Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to face Hapoel Petah Tikva, aiming to recover from a significant 4-1 derby loss. The team will be without Stav Tzuriel, who is suspended. Yanick Lindsell is expected to make his debut at left-back, having been trained in place of Doron Leidner. Adrian Krayev has been removed from the squad and starting lineup to allow the club to register only seven foreign players, a move intended to secure a financial bonus at the end of the season. Daniel Dapa may feature in the forward line, potentially replacing Emmanuel Boateng.

Coach Eli Nativ expressed the team's determination to work harder after a difficult week, aiming to leave for the international break on a positive note and regain the fans' smiles. He acknowledged the previous poor performance but emphasized belief in the team's ability to learn and return to its core principles.

Hapoel Petah Tikva has had a slow start to the season, with one win and three losses. The club considers every point crucial, especially in this away game against Hapoel Tel Aviv. They have recently added four new players, with at least three, including Hamido Keita and Eric Bila, expected to be in the squad. Bila, who has shown good form in training, is likely to start. Midfielder Tomer Altman will miss the match due to a calf injury, while Itay Ehud is expected to start in midfield alongside Boni Amian.

Historically, Hapoel Tel Aviv has a strong record against Hapoel Petah Tikva, with 60 wins in 136 league encounters. Hapoel Petah Tikva has not defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv in their last 11 meetings and has struggled to score against them in recent league games. The last time these two teams met on a Friday in the top league was in the 1996/97 season finale, where Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a dominant 6-2 victory.