Maccabi Haifa Seeks Fifth Straight Win Against Maccabi Petah Tikva
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Haifa will play Maccabi Petah Tikva on Tuesday seeking their fifth consecutive win, with new signing Eli Dasa expected to debut. Adam Greenberg also returns to the squad due to an injury, while Silva Kani and Sean Goldberg are out. The team's defense is a focus after a spokesperson noted the opponent's speed and quality. The starting lineup is expected to be unchanged.
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- Maccabi Haifa aims for a fifth straight win against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Tuesday.
- New signing Eli Dasa is set to debut and play for approximately one half.
- Adam Greenberg returns to the squad due to Guy Melamed's injury.
- Silva Kani and Sean Goldberg have been excluded from the squad.
- Maccabi Haifa's defense is a key focus ahead of the match.
- The team's starting lineup is expected to remain unchanged.
Maccabi Haifa is set to play an away game against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Tuesday at 19:30, with an estimated 10,000 fans expected to attend. The team, coached by Barak Bakhar, aims to secure its fifth consecutive victory. New signing Eli Dasa is expected to make his debut and receive playing time, though he is considered fit for only one half as he gradually integrates into the team. Dasa's inclusion comes after controversy surrounding fan group "Green Monkeys" stating they would not support him initially due to his past with Maccabi Tel Aviv, while many other fans have expressed their intention to support him from the start.
Adam Greenberg will also be included in the squad. The 17-year-old player, who was a starter last season but struggled to make the squad this season, returns due to an injury to Guy Melamed. Greenberg is now considered the second-choice striker in the rotation. Silva Kani has been removed from the squad and will miss his third consecutive game, while Sean Goldberg will also miss his second straight match, having not yet played in the league this season, unlike the other central defenders who have all had opportunities.
The starting lineup is expected to remain unchanged, with a focus on the chemistry observed between players Pedro Brazão and Brouninho. Ahead of the match, a Maccabi Haifa spokesperson commented, "It's true that the teams are coming in with different momentum, but they have quality players and speed in the front. This is another test for our defense, which we emphasized this week."
The projected starting lineup includes Omri Glazer, Ilay Taha, Nigel Lonwijk, Noam Steifman, Kenny Saief, Ali Mohamed, Eitan Azulai, Brouninho, Pedro Brazão, Kenny Hura, and Andrija Novakovich.
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