Maccabi Haifa Fans to Attend Teddy Stadium Amidst Protest

Approximately 1,000 Maccabi Haifa fans are expected to attend the team's away match against Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium on Monday evening. This attendance figure comes despite a protest by fan organizations and the wider fanbase, stemming from past incidents at the stadium. The club acknowledged the situation, stating, "Of course, we would have liked to see the stands at Teddy painted green, but the fans' safety and feelings are more important. We will have to cheer up those who come to the game and those who watch us on television." Coach Barak Bakhar plans to maintain the same starting lineup that secured a victory against Ironi Tiberias before the international break. The attack will feature Andrea Novakovic, Pedro Brazão, Kanga Hoarau, and Bruninho. The central midfield will consist of Ali Mohamed and Eitan Azulai, tasked with preventing Hapoel Jerusalem from creating one-on-one opportunities against defenders Nigel Lonwijk and Noam Shtayfman. The team's defense has been identified as a weakness this season, and they hope to improve it starting with this match. With new signing Eli Dasa unavailable, Yila Tie will continue at right-back, and Kenny Saief will play on the opposite flank. Yarin Levy, who started the season in the lineup, is expected to get significant minutes coming off the bench. The team expressed their determination to continue their winning streak after the break, recognizing Hapoel Jerusalem as a strong offensive opponent while emphasizing their own goals. The projected starting lineup includes Omri Glazer, Yila Tie, Noam Shtayfman, Nigel Lonwijk, Kenny Saief, Ali Mohamed, Bruninho, Eitan Azulai, Kanga Hoarau, Andrea Novakovic, and Pedro Brazão.