Hapoel Jerusalem Seeks Momentum Against Maccabi Haifa Amid Injury Concerns
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem aims to maintain its recent positive form against Maccabi Haifa, having earned 7 points in their last three games. The team has focused on defensive improvements during the break, with coach Lior Zada implementing a new system. Several players are questionable due to injuries, including Nedim and Rashena, while Vitali Dameskan may return. The club is also celebrating its return to Teddy Stadium with improved public transport access.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem seeks to extend its recent 7-point run against Maccabi Haifa.
- The team has focused on defensive improvements during the international break.
- Several key players are doubtful for the match due to injuries.
- Hapoel Jerusalem returns to Teddy Stadium with enhanced light rail service.
- A ceremony will honor victims of the October 7th attacks before the game.
Hapoel Jerusalem is aiming to continue their positive momentum from before the international break when they face Maccabi Haifa, having secured 7 points out of a possible 9 in their last three matches. The club feels a renewed energy and spark after a somewhat slow start to the season, with coach Lior Zada's new system appearing to be adopted by the players, who are taking their chances and integrating well with foreign players. During the break, the coaching staff focused on improving the team's defense, a goal they intend to implement immediately against Maccabi Haifa. Following this match, Hapoel Jerusalem will face a series of challenging opponents, including Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Maccabi Netanya.
Several players are uncertain for the game due to injuries. Vitali Dameskan is nearing fitness after rehabilitation in Spain, while Hillel Maiman is still not at 100% after returning from an injury. Idan Cohen is dealing with a leg inflammation, and Nedim and Rashena sustained injuries in a training match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, casting doubt on their availability. Yonatan Lish will remain sidelined.
The club is pleased to return to Teddy Stadium, with the light rail's L3 line now operating for games there. Before kickoff, a brief ceremony will be held to commemorate the victims of the October 7th attacks from both teams' fan bases.
Coach Lior Zada has urged his players to slow down the game during difficult periods, recalling that the team conceded two goals in each of their last three matches. He described Maccabi Haifa as a very challenging team with talented attacking players and many options, stating that the game will be decided by individual ability. Zada also expressed his excitement about returning to Teddy Stadium, calling it their home, and emphasized the need for improved defensive play and concentration. He believes the team is capable of earning points on any field.
Player Li-Or Mizrahi feels he has integrated well and is eager to contribute, stressing the importance of focus and sticking to their game plan against Maccabi Haifa. Elay Madmon echoed the sentiment of returning home to Jerusalem and expressed confidence in a strong turnout from the fans and a positive result.
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