Maccabi Netanya's New Signings Poised for Debut Against Hapoel Petah Tikva
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Coach Roni Levy has significantly bolstered the squad during the transfer window, aiming for a more complete and higher-quality team. Several players are returning from injury or facing increased competition for spots, with some expected to miss the game due to fitness or tactical decisions.
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- Coach Roni Levy significantly strengthened the team during the summer 2026 transfer window.
- The club believes the new acquisitions have made the squad deeper and of higher quality.
- Several players are returning from injury or are not fully fit for the match.
- Established players may face increased competition for starting positions and matchday squad inclusion.
Maccabi Netanya's recent acquisitions are set to make their first appearances for the club in an upcoming match against Hapoel Petah Tikva.
A decision on whether Dolev Haziza will be included in the squad is pending his fitness level after increasing training intensity, though he is not yet at full match readiness.
Midfielder Maor Levy, recovering from an injury, will begin the game on the bench and is not cleared to play more than a half. Meanwhile, William Cyprian and Yarin Abuhatzira remain sidelined with injuries, with Cyprian not currently in the team's plans. Itay Ben Shabbat, who might leave in January, is also out with a minor knee injury.
Ayalon Almog, who has shown promise in training, will likely start as a substitute. The influx of new players means that some established squad members may face increased competition for starting spots and even for inclusion in the matchday roster of 20. Omri Shamir and Denis Kulikov are among those who might not be selected for the upcoming game.
With Verdon's expected debut, Israeli defender Beni Feldman, who did not play for the youth national team, is unlikely to partner him. Instead, Verdon is anticipated to form a defensive partnership with Bakary Konate.
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