Israel National Football Team Features Major Lineup Changes for Kosovo Match
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
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- Israel's national football team introduces five lineup changes for the Kosovo match.
- Goalkeeper Assaf Tzur will make his debut start for the national team.
- Several players are returning to the starting lineup after absences or injuries.
- The changes follow a 3-0 defeat to Ireland in the previous game.
- Coach Ben Shimon is implementing these alterations to the squad.
The Israeli national football team will field a significantly altered lineup for its upcoming match against Kosovo, marking the first time coach Ben Shimon has made such extensive changes after the team's 3-0 loss to Ireland. Five players will be introduced into the starting eleven, with several making their debut or returning to the starting role after a long absence.
Goalkeeper Assaf Tzur is set to make his first start for the national team, replacing Daniel Peretz due to Peretz's illness. Omri Glazer was initially slated to start but was replaced by Tzur. Defender Idan Nahmias will start in a three-center-back formation, a change from the previous game. Winger Liel Abada will also start, marking his first appearance in a competitive match for Israel in about a year and a half, following a strong recent performance for Charlotte.
Midfielder Eitan Azulai will make his first-ever start for the national team. He previously appeared as a substitute against Ireland, his first cap since November 2024. Forward Tai Baribo returns to the starting lineup after recovering from an injury. He last started for Israel in March against Georgia and also featured in the final match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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