Hapoel Petah Tikva Faces Injury Crisis Ahead of Maccabi Netanya Clash
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Petah Tikva faces mounting pressure with a winless streak and numerous injuries ahead of their match against Maccabi Netanya. Coach Omer Peretz is dealing with absences including Moshiko Meir, Diego Arroyo, Avishai Cohen, and Karim Kimbuidi, with Hamidou Keita doubtful. Midfielder Guy Badash is set to return, and professional director Nir Levin has spoken about player departures and team finances. The team is expected to return to a four-man defense formation.
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- Hapoel Petah Tikva is struggling with injuries to key players like Moshiko Meir, Diego Arroyo, and Avishai Cohen.
- Hamidou Keita is doubtful for the upcoming match against Maccabi Netanya due to a groin injury.
- Midfielder Guy Badash is expected to return to the lineup and play significant minutes.
- Professional director Nir Levin addressed the departures of players Shavit Mazol and Orall Dgani.
- CEO Tim Plotkin stated that 700,000 shekels more were raised from the public this season.
- Coach Omer Peretz is expected to implement a four-man defense formation.
Hapoel Petah Tikva, currently below the relegation line with only one win in five games, is under significant pressure as they prepare to face Maccabi Netanya after the international break. Coach Omer Peretz's team is struggling with a multitude of injuries, forcing frequent lineup adjustments.
Key players Moshiko Meir, Diego Arroyo, and Avishai Cohen have not yet returned to training, while Karim Kimbuidi is suspended. Additionally, Hamidou Keita is doubtful for the match due to a groin injury, with a decision on his availability to be made after the final training session.
On a more positive note, midfielder Guy Badash is expected to return and play significant minutes. Badash, who refused a transfer in the last window to fight for his place, was told by the coaching staff that his playing time depends on his performance. Professional director Nir Levin stated that a new chapter has opened with Badash.
Levin also addressed the departures of Shavit Mazol and Orall Dgani. Dgani reportedly boycotted training and refused to play unless permitted to move to Ashdod. Mazol left due to a higher financial offer and personal family matters. CEO Tim Plotkin responded to fan complaints about the team's late construction, noting that 700,000 shekels more were raised from the public this season compared to the last.
Professionally, Peretz is expected to revert to a four-man defense, with club sources indicating a need to "return to the origins and the place where we succeeded." The likely starting lineup includes Omer Katz, Stav Israeli, Or Israelov, Alexander Musonda, Yazan Nasser, Bonny Ameen, Tomer Altman, Roi David, Roi Levi, Clay, and Eric Bila.
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