Maccabi Haifa Expected to Field Strong Lineup Against Hapoel Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar plans to keep most of his starting lineup for Monday's match against Hapoel Jerusalem. The main decision involves Yarin Levy and Kangi Gura for a midfield spot. Kani Saif will play left-back due to injuries, while Tsunami's availability is uncertain. Pedro Brazão and Andrea Novakovich are set to start upfront.
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- Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar will likely keep most of his starting XI against Hapoel Jerusalem.
- The main lineup decision is between midfielders Yarin Levy and Kangi Gura.
- Kani Saif will start at left-back due to injuries to Pierre Cornud and Yinon Feingold.
- Tsunami's participation in the match is uncertain pending further training.
- Nigel Lonwijk and Noam Steifman are set to play in central defense.
- Pedro Brazão and Andrea Novakovich are expected to start in the forward line.
Maccabi Haifa is set to face Hapoel Jerusalem on Monday following a lengthy international break. Coach Barak Bakhar is expected to maintain most, if not all, of the starting eleven that secured a victory against Ironi Tiberias. The primary lineup decision for Bakhar lies between Yarin Levy, who performed well for the Israeli national team, and Kangi Gura, who has not met expectations in the league despite excelling for Curaçao.
If Levy is chosen for the midfield alongside Ali Mohamed and Eitan Azulai, Burninho will likely return to the left wing position he occupied against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Kani Saif is expected to continue at left-back due to injuries to Pierre Cornud and Yinon Feingold. Tsunami is attempting to train, and a decision on his inclusion in the squad will be made after the next two training sessions. Regardless, Nigel Lonwijk and Noam Steifman will form the central defense pairing.
Upfront, Pedro Brazão and Andrea Novakovich are considered sure starters, having met expectations so far. The competition for a place in the squad is also heating up with the return to fitness of Silva Kani and Adam Grimberg rejoining first-team training. However, Cedric D'On, who suffered a hamstring tear, will be absent from the match.
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