Hapoel Ramat Gan Welcomes Back Injured Midfielder for Sakhnin Clash

Hapoel Ramat Gan is set to face Bnei Sakhnin on Saturday in an away match at Doha Stadium, with a victory potentially providing significant breathing room ahead of the international break and the remainder of the season. Coach Massai Dego is not expected to alter the starting lineup that secured a win against Maccabi Netanya.

Goni Naor, acquired from Maccabi Haifa, will continue to anchor the midfield alongside Moshe Semel and Ido Oly. Maxim Fushchenko, who has recovered from a groin injury and participated in the final two training sessions, is set to return to the bench.

Despite the absence of Jon Nicolascu, Dego has a surplus of attacking options and will maintain the forward trio of Luan Campos, David Assenka, and Marius Novayi. Matan Hozez, Idan Baranes, and Amit Tzur will be available as substitutes. The club is still looking to sign a free agent foreign forward to complete their squad.

"We are heading into a difficult away game against Sakhnin in Doha, coming off an important win against Netanya that gave us a lot of confidence," Dego stated before the match. "At the same time, we know we face a completely different game that will demand a lot of concentration, aggression, and character. We respect Sakhnin, but we believe in our way and will do everything to return with points."

The projected starting lineup includes Amit Reif in goal, with Serjan Mihajlovic, Jota, Marcio Silva, and Fard Ibrahim in defense. The midfield will consist of Goni Naor, Ido Oly, and Moshe Semel, supporting the attack of Luan Campos, David Assenka, and Marius Novayi.