Israel National Football Team May See Major Lineup Changes for Kosovo Match

Following a significant 3-0 defeat to Ireland in the second match of the Nations League, Israel's national football team coach Ran Ben Shimon is reportedly considering a major overhaul of the starting lineup for their upcoming "home" game against Kosovo, scheduled for Thursday at 21:45 in Debrecen, Hungary. Captain Eli Dasa, who has come on as a substitute in the first two games of the campaign, might be brought into the starting XI. Guy Mizerachi is expected to be moved to the bench, with coach Ben Shimon also contemplating fielding Anan Khalaili at right-back. Dor Peretz is confirmed to start after an improved performance following his second-half introduction against Ireland. Thai Baribo is slated to play as the striker, marking another change in the attacking formation after Sa'id Abu Farchi and Dor Turgeman started the previous two matches. Idan Nachmias is also anticipated to return to the lineup, replacing Raz Shlomo, who had a notably weak performance against Ireland. Eitan Azulay is another player in contention for a starting spot. After two games in the current campaign, the Israeli team remains without points, having lost their first match 3-1 away to Austria and then suffering the 3-0 loss to Ireland. They currently sit last in Group 7 of the second tier of the Nations League.