Maccabi Haifa Forward Guy Melamed Injured in Training; Eli Dasa Debuts
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Maccabi Haifa forward Guy Melamed suffered a knee injury during training on Tuesday and will undergo further imaging to assess its severity. The team also saw defender Eli Dasa participate in his first training session. Coach Barak Bakhar is expected to keep the same lineup for Saturday's match against Maccabi Petah Tikva, for which all fan tickets have been sold.
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- Maccabi Haifa forward Guy Melamed sustained a knee injury during a team training session.
- Melamed will undergo further imaging on Wednesday to determine the severity of his injury.
- Defender Eli Dasa completed his first training session with Maccabi Haifa.
- Coach Barak Bakhar is expected to field the same starting lineup against Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- All regular tickets for the upcoming match against Maccabi Petah Tikva have been sold out.
Maccabi Haifa is concerned following an injury to forward Guy Melamed, who sustained a knee injury during a team training session on Tuesday. While an initial medical examination did not reveal ligament damage, the club has decided he will undergo further imaging on Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury. This setback comes at a particularly disappointing time for Melamed, who scored his first goal of the season in the team's recent 4-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem, coming off the bench and scoring just a minute later. The club hopes the injury will not impede his return to form.
In parallel to the concern over Melamed, Maccabi Haifa welcomed a significant reinforcement as defender Eli Dasa participated in his first training session with the team. Dasa was given the traditional welcome ceremony for new players, and the club believes his experience and leadership will help strengthen the defense. It remains unclear when he will make his debut.
Maccabi Haifa is scheduled to play away against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Saturday. Coach Barak Bakhar is expected to maintain the same starting lineup that secured the recent win. Demand for tickets among the club's fans is exceptionally high, with all regular tickets allocated to them already sold out. The club is awaiting the results of Melamed's imaging, hoping for his swift return to play.
