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Ongoing Story· Day 18

Sakhnin Captain Gantos Expected to Recover for Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash

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Sakhnin Prepares for Tough Match Against Maccabi Tel Aviv

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Bnei Sakhnin is preparing to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in a difficult match on Saturday evening, aiming to defend strongly and counter-attack. Coach Yossi Abukasis emphasized the need for his team to be at their best defensively and offensively to counter Maccabi's quality. Striker Itamar Shviro is set to make his debut for Sakhnin in this important game, with the team hoping for a positive result.

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  • Bnei Sakhnin will play Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday evening at 19:30.
  • Coach Yossi Abukasis emphasized the need for excellent defense and offense against Maccabi.
  • Antonio Sefer has been benched by coach Yossi Abukasis.
  • Itamar Shviro will make his debut as Sakhnin's striker.
  • The team aims to defend well and attack on the counter.
  • Most of Sakhnin's squad is healthy and improving.

Bnei Sakhnin is set to face Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday evening at 19:30 in what is expected to be a challenging match, given the significant difference in team strengths. The team's strategy will focus on strong defense to prevent conceding early goals, while looking to capitalize on counter-attacks with their fast offensive players. To achieve this, coach Yossi Abukasis has decided to bench senior player Antonio Sefer. Abukasis plans to deploy a midfield quartet including Ahmed Taha and the midfielder, aiming for aggression, alongside Mathew Oduah and Ahmed Salman, who are expected to bring quality and speed to support striker Itamar Shviro in his debut for the team.

Ahead of the game, Abukasis stated, "We are coming to one of the toughest games of the season. Maccabi Tel Aviv is in great form at Bloomfield Stadium. This is a game where we need to be at our best, excellent in defense, excellent in attack, and prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv from utilizing their quality. I hope we can come back with a good result." He also noted that most of the squad is healthy and players are returning to form, expressing optimism for the team's improvement with the strengthening roster.

Forward Itamar Shviro added, "We have a very important game against Maccabi Tel Aviv. We prepared excellently this week, worked very hard, and are eagerly awaiting the match and the fans. God willing, we will have a good game."

The projected starting lineup includes Raul Bravo in goal, with Leroy Owusu, Maron Gantos, Iyad Abu Abid, Ori Dahan, and Sana Gomes in defense and midfield. The midfield will feature Ahmed Taha Mathew Oduah, and Ahmed Salman, with Itamar Shviro leading the attack.

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