Maccabi Haifa Coach Addresses Ownership Uncertainty, Player Injuries
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Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar addressed the potential sale of the club by owner Yaakov Shahar, stating the process is ongoing with no set timeline. Bakhar also revealed striker Guy Melamed suffered a knee injury in training, though its severity is unknown. The team aims for a fifth straight league win against Maccabi Petah Tikva while working on defensive coordination.
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- Coach Barak Bakhar discussed owner Yaakov Shahar's search for investors and potential buyers.
- The ownership transition process is expected to be lengthy with no clear timeline.
- Striker Guy Melamed suffered a knee injury during a recent training session.
- Eli Dasa's signing was praised for bringing leadership and experience to the team.
- Maccabi Haifa seeks its fifth consecutive league victory against Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- The team needs to improve defensive coordination despite offensive gains.
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar spoke on Saturday about the potential departure of club owner Yaakov Shahar, who is seeking investors and potential buyers. Bakhar acknowledged that the ownership transition process could be lengthy and currently lacks a clear timeline. He expressed hope that Shahar would conclude his tenure successfully, emphasizing the team's professional goal to provide him with more moments of satisfaction and achievements.
Bakhar also revealed that striker Guy Melamed sustained a knee injury during a recent training session. The severity of the injury is still unclear, but the coach hopes it will not result in a significant absence, especially given Melamed's recent improvement in performance. On a more positive note, Bakhar praised the signing of Eli Dasa, highlighting the leadership and experience he brings to the squad, noting his immediate positive impact during his first training session.
The team is preparing for an away match against Maccabi Petah Tikva, aiming for their fifth consecutive league victory. Bakhar stated that while the team has improved offensively and in intensity, defensive coordination still needs work. A win would strengthen Maccabi Haifa's position at the top of the league and provide professional stability during a period of significant interest in the club's ownership future.
