Maccabi Haifa Signs Eli Dasa, Shuffling Defensive Ranks
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Maccabi Haifa has signed defender Eli Dasa to a two-year deal, adding depth to their defense. Dasa, capable of playing right-back and center-back, joins a team already featuring several foreign defenders. The club is at its maximum limit of eight foreign players, potentially necessitating roster changes.
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- Maccabi Haifa signed defender Eli Dasa to a two-year contract, effective immediately.
- Dasa can play as a right-back or a center-back, bolstering the team's defense.
- The team currently has eight foreign players, the maximum allowed.
- The signing may lead to further roster adjustments due to the foreign player limit.
- Yila B'taye is the current starting right-back, with Iyad Hallaili as backup.
- Foreign center-backs Vanderson Tsunami, Nigel Lonwijk, and Peadro are also on the roster.
Maccabi Haifa has surprised the Israeli football world by announcing the signing of defender Eli Dasa to a two-year contract, effective immediately. Dasa, who can play both right-back and center-back, is expected to bolster the team's defense under coach Barak Bakhar.
The team's current right-back, Yila B'taye, has been a consistent starter, playing full matches in the last two games and is anticipated to start against Hapoel Jerusalem. His backup, Iyad Hallaili, is more accustomed to a forward position.
In the center of defense, Maccabi Haifa previously signed two foreign players, Vanderson Tsunami and Nigel Lonwijk, over the summer. Nawam Shtayfman is slated to start against Jerusalem after a previous start, while another foreign defender, Peadro, has been on the bench.
With eight foreign players currently on the roster, the maximum allowed, and four of them in defensive roles, the team may need to make further adjustments to its lineup.
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