Hapoel Petah Tikva Faces Injury Crisis Ahead of Maccabi Netanya Clash
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Petah Tikva faces a severe injury crisis with multiple players sidelined ahead of their match against Maccabi Netanya. Coach Omer Peretz is dealing with absences including Mosheko Meir, Diego Arroyo, Avishai Cohen, and a doubt over Hamido Keita. Professional manager Nir Levin discussed player departures and the team's financial situation, while the club aims to return to a four-man defense.
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- Hapoel Petah Tikva is struggling with numerous player injuries and suspensions ahead of their match against Maccabi Netanya.
- Key players Mosheko Meir, Diego Arroyo, and Avishai Cohen are still injured, and Karim Kimbuadi is suspended.
- Hamido Keita is doubtful due to a groin injury, while Guy Badash is expected to return to the lineup.
- Professional manager Nir Levin explained the reasons for Shavit Mazol and Orel Dgani's departures from the club.
- CEO Tim Plotkin stated that the club has raised 700,000 shekels more from fans this season.
- Coach Omer Peretz is expected to implement a four-man defense strategy for the upcoming game.
Hapoel Petah Tikva, currently below the relegation line with only one win in five games, is struggling with a significant injury crisis as they prepare to face Maccabi Netanya after the international break. Coach Omer Peretz is forced into constant improvisation due to numerous player absences.
Key players Mosheko Meir, Diego Arroyo, and Avishai Cohen have not yet returned to training, while Karim Kimbuadi is suspended. Hamido Keita is also a doubt for the match due to groin pain, with a decision on his availability to be made after the final training session. The team is hoping for the return of midfielder Guy Badash, who refused to leave the club during the last transfer window and has been told his playing time depends on his performance.
Professional manager Nir Levin stated that a "new page" has been turned with Badash. Levin also addressed the departures of Shavit Mazol and Orel Dgani. He revealed that Dgani boycotted training and refused to play unless permitted to transfer to Ashdod. Mazol, according to Levin, received a higher financial offer and chose to leave due to personal and family matters.
CEO Tim Plotkin responded to fan concerns about the team's late construction, clarifying that the club has raised 700,000 shekels more from supporters 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 sources and the place where we succeeded."
The estimated lineup includes Omer Katz, Stav Israeli, Or Israelov, Alexander Musonda, Yazan Nasser, Boni Amine, Tomer Altman, Roei David, Roei Levi, Clay, and Arik Billa.
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