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Eli Dasa Trains With Maccabi Haifa For First Time; Coach Bakhar May Keep Winning Lineup

By שלמה וייס

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Eli Dasa, an Israeli national team defender, conducted his first training session with Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday. The club anticipates Dasa will quickly integrate and bolster the team's defense and leadership. Meanwhile, coach Barak Bakhar is expected to maintain the same starting lineup from their recent 4-1 win against Hapoel Jerusalem for the upcoming match against Maccabi Petah Tikva.

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Eli Dasa, an Israeli national team defender, held his first training session with Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday.
Maccabi Haifa expects Dasa to significantly upgrade the team's defense and add leadership.
It is unclear if Dasa will play in the upcoming game or debut against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
The team is preparing for a Saturday match against Maccabi Petah Tikva.
Coach Barak Bakhar is likely to keep the same starting lineup from the previous game.

Israel national team defender Eli Dasa held his first training session with Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday, following the team's return to the pitch after a day off. Dasa was welcomed by his new teammates in a traditional ceremony for new signings, and the club expects him to integrate quickly both socially and professionally. Both the coaching staff and management expressed significant satisfaction with the experienced defender's arrival, believing he will substantially strengthen the team's defense while adding crucial leadership and experience. It remains uncertain whether Dasa will be included in the squad for the upcoming match or debut against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, a club that also sought his signature.

Separately, Maccabi Haifa is preparing for their Saturday match against Maccabi Petah Tikva. Despite Dasa's arrival, the team is reportedly in good spirits following their recent 4-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem. This win has brought a sense of calm to the club, particularly given the team's offensive performance. Coach Barak Bakhar has not yet finalized the starting lineup, but the prevailing assessment within the club is that he will likely stick with the same 11 players who started the previous game, making no changes to the formation.