Maccabi Tel Aviv Midfielder Varela Injured in Match

Maccabi Tel Aviv defender Moussa Wagué and midfielder Tairés Asante were injured during a match against Maccabi Netanya on Saturday. Wagué was substituted in the 17th minute, and the severity of his injury is currently unknown. Idan Shachar replaced him on the field. Asante was injured during warm-ups and was replaced by Tairés Asante in the starting lineup. This marks Asante's first start for Maccabi Tel Aviv this season, having previously appeared as a substitute in two games and not being included in the squad for another. Wagué's injury means he will miss his first league game of the season, having played in all previous four matches. Asante, who primarily played as a right-back last season, is expected to play as a center-back in this match, with James Tavernier at right-back.