Maccabi Netanya Faces Defensive Woes Despite Promising New Signings
Maccabi Netanya suffered a 2-1 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday, but coach Roni Levy found positives in the performances of new recruits Isaac and Ayalon Almog, who came on as substitutes. The club expressed optimism that Isaac is "special" and Almog will add "punch" to the team, anticipating further contributions from them as the season progresses.
The team is also hopeful for the return of Dolev Haziza after the international break, as he missed the recent match due to injury. However, a primary concern for Maccabi Netanya remains their porous defense, particularly the disappointing performances of center-back Bakary Konaté. Levy plans to use the upcoming break to integrate new signings Olivier Verdon and Gabriel Simion more effectively, with an emphasis on improving the team's defensive capabilities before their next match against Hapoel Petah Tikva.
Additionally, Maccabi Netanya is looking to strengthen their squad by potentially signing Yahav Gurfinkel, provided he lowers his salary demands. The club currently lacks a left-back with a dominant left foot, a role for which Gurfinkel is considered a suitable candidate.
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