Maccabi Haifa Eyes Fifth Straight Win, Newcomer Dasa Set for Debut
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Haifa aims for its fifth consecutive league win against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Saturday, with coach Barak Bakhar expected to keep the same starting lineup. New player Eli Dasa has impressed in training and is anticipated to play, with club officials stating he "looks good." Player Yileh Bateya may start if cleared, while Guy Melamed will undergo further assessment.
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- Maccabi Haifa seeks its fifth consecutive league win against Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- Coach Barak Bakhar is expected to maintain the same starting lineup.
- New player Eli Dasa is set to make his debut and has impressed the club.
- Yileh Bateya may start if he recovers from his injury.
- Approximately 10,000 fans are expected at the Shlomo Bitach Stadium.
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for their league match against Maccabi Petah Tikva, aiming for their fifth consecutive league victory. Coach Barak Bakhar is unlikely to alter the starting lineup that secured a decisive 4-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem in their previous game. The club anticipates approximately 10,000 fans will attend the match at the Shlomo Bitach Stadium, creating a home-field atmosphere.
Regarding player availability, Yileh Bateya, who had missed team training, participated in a light session. If deemed fit for Saturday's game, he is expected to start. Guy Melamed is scheduled for further evaluation over the next 24 hours.
The team has been impressed with the performance of new signing Eli Dasa during training. Club sources noted, "He came in sharp. He looks good." Dasa, who has not played for a club since the end of last season but recently featured for the Israeli national team, is expected to receive playing time against Maccabi Petah Tikva.
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