Hapoel Haifa Aims to Extend Momentum Against Beitar Jerusalem

Hapoel Haifa is looking to maintain their positive momentum in their upcoming match against Beitar Jerusalem on Saturday, following their first win of the season and an undefeated streak in the first four league games. Coach Haim Silvas has been monitoring the players' physical data and has decided to field the same starting eleven that secured a draw against Maccabi Netanya and a subsequent victory over Sakhnin. William Agada, who had been experiencing minor muscle discomfort, has returned to full training and will be included in the squad.

Despite Hapoel Haifa's favorable historical statistics against Beitar Jerusalem, Silvas acknowledged that Saturday's game will present a different challenge. "Beitar is coming with good momentum like us and has found its rhythm," Silvas told his players. He emphasized the importance of closing down Omer Atzili's central runs and highlighted the wing players as crucial to the team's strategy. "We know exactly Beitar's strengths and weaknesses. They will come with a lot of confidence, but I am focusing on us, with our fans and our strengths. I am sure our fans will be loud enough for us to feel them."

In Haifa, there was also continued criticism of the decision not to call up Yead Gonen to the youth national team, with club officials stating, "It's hard to understand how he is being ignored."

An estimated starting lineup for Hapoel Haifa includes Yoav Gerafi, Noam Cohen, Dario Zuparic, Ivan Kritsyak, Ariel Mendy, Keita, Naor Sabag, Yead Gonen, Liran Rotman, Wahib Habiballah, and Alon Turgeman.