Maccabi Tel Aviv Begins Preseason as Miller and Dor Peretz Issues Remain Open

Maccabi Tel Aviv began training on Monday as it prepares for the next season and for its European campaign, which starts in exactly one month. The club wants to reach the summer schedule ready both in squad depth and in fitness.

Most of the foreign players were absent from the first session, but the expectation inside the club is that all of them will arrive before the team leaves for its training camp. Only Kristian Belic and Yonatan? Wait. No, Youn? Let's correct. Only Kristian Belic and Yoon Nikolau? Actually source says Yion Nikolaescu. They were present, and the striker is still not fit for full training.

Kenny Miller, who is expected to be appointed as the team’s coach, is due to arrive in Israel in the coming days. The club also hopes the Dor Peretz matter will be resolved by Sunday, when the squad is set to depart for camp, so that he travels with the rest of the team.

The opening workout mainly focused on physical conditioning. New sporting director Steven Vanhren held individual conversations with some players, but he has not yet held a full team meeting.