Israel Makes Six Changes for Kosovo Match After Ireland Loss
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- Israel's national football team faces Kosovo in the Nations League after a loss to Ireland.
- Coach Ran Ben Shimon has made six changes to Israel's starting lineup.
- Injuries have sidelined Roy Revivo and Idan Toklomati.
- Anan Khalaili and Liel Abada are in the starting XI.
- Assaf Tzur, Eitan Azulay, and Tai Baribo also start.
- The match is held in Debrecen, Hungary.
Following a significant defeat to Ireland and remaining without points in Group B of the Nations League, the Israeli national football team is set to play another home game, this time against Kosovo in Debrecen, Hungary. Kosovo, who defeated Ireland 1-0 in their opening match and then lost 3-1 to Austria, previously drew with Israel twice in Euro qualifiers in 2023. Coach Ran Ben Shimon has made six changes to the starting lineup. Players Roy Revivo and Idan Toklomati are out due to injury. The team will play with three center-backs, featuring Anan Khalaili and Liel Abada, who is starting for the first time in this international window. Assaf Tzur, Eitan Azulay, and Tai Baribo are also getting their first starts in the Nations League. Omri Gandelman returns to the squad after recovering from an injury. Kosovo is missing injured goalkeeper Arijanet Muric, with Amir Shapi starting in goal. Striker Vedat Muriqi will be on the bench, with Fisnik Asllani and Albion Ramadani leading the attack. This is Kosovo's first opportunity in the current campaign. The match is scheduled to take place at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen.
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