Israel National Football Team Loses Toklomti to Injury Ahead of Kosovo Clash

The Israeli national football team will be without forward Idan Toklomti for upcoming Nations League matches against Kosovo and Ireland due to a lateral ligament strain. Toklomti's injury forces him to leave the squad and miss both games.

Following a disappointing 3-0 loss to Ireland on Sunday, the team is midway through the current international window. They are scheduled to face Kosovo on Thursday and then Ireland again next Sunday. Coach Ran Ben Shimon opted to shorten the players' planned day-and-a-half break to focus on preparation.

In response to the heavy defeat, the team initially considered canceling Monday's training session to analyze video and discuss the factors leading to the loss. However, they ultimately decided to proceed with a training session, planning significant rotation in the lineup for the Kosovo match. Players are expected to face consequences for the poor performance, particularly a lack of aggression and poor attitude.

Potential starters against Kosovo include Thai Blib, Ilai Feingold, Dor Peretz, and Idan Nachmias. Noam Steifman, returning from the youth national team, could also feature if he impresses in training. The team expressed disappointment with the recent performances of Anan Khalaili and Guy Mzrahi. There is an expectation for key players like Manor Solomon, Oscar Gloukh, and Roy Revivo to take on greater responsibility.