New Ivorian Striker Arik Bille Set for Debut Against Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel Petah Tikva is expected to feature new Ivorian signing Arik Bille in their starting lineup for their upcoming match against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Bille, who joined the club just days ago, is slated to make his debut due to injuries and departures, including Frank Ribolla and Shavit Mazol.
Coach Omer Peretz is considering tactical adjustments, potentially reverting to a four-man defense, while maintaining flexibility for in-game changes. The team will be without Tomer Altman due to a calf strain, but will welcome back Roi Levi, who reportedly joined after Alona Barkat covered his salary. Peretz is also deliberating whether to include Guy Badash, the team's highest earner, in the squad.
Hapoel Petah Tikva acknowledges that Hapoel Tel Aviv will be under pressure following their derby loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv and the absence of their recent standout player, Stav Touriyal. "We are looking at the opponent, but if we don't focus on ourselves, we won't get points," stated a club representative.
The projected starting lineup includes Omer Katz, Avishai Cohen, Diego Arroyo, Alex Musonda, Yazan Nasser, Boni Amine, Itay Ehud (Edmund Assante), Roi David, Karim Kimudi, Clay, and Arik Bille.
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