Israel National Football Team to Field New Lineup Against Kosovo
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
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- Israel faces Kosovo needing a win after two Nations League losses.
- Coach Hazan plans at least five lineup changes.
- Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is injured and likely out.
- Several key players, including foreign-based ones, will start on the bench.
The Israeli national football team is set to host Kosovo on Thursday in Debrecen, Hungary, in a crucial UEFA Nations League match. Following two opening losses to Austria (3-1) and Northern Ireland (3-0), Israel desperately needs a win to revive their campaign.
Coach Alon Hazan, referred to as 'Ben Simon' in the original text, is planning a significant squad overhaul, making at least five changes to the starting lineup that suffered the defeat against Northern Ireland. This includes a forced substitution in goal, as Daniel Peretz is sidelined with a minor injury and is expected to be replaced by Omri Glazer.
Several key players, including three playing abroad and one from Maccabi Tel Aviv, are slated to start on the bench. Among those expected to be reserves are Oscar Gloukh, Roy Revivo, Gabi Kanyukovsky, and Dor Turgeman, who will be awaiting their chance to play.
The anticipated starting XI is: Omri Glazer; Anan Khalaili, Raz Shlomo, Nikita Stoyanov, Idan N'hmias, Liel Abada; Eyal Peretz, Dor Peretz, Eitan Azulai; Manor Solomon, Tai Baribo.
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