Hapoel Petah Tikva Midfielder Roi David Avoids Serious Injury

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Hapoel Petah Tikva midfielder Roi David will return to training in two weeks after an MRI showed no serious knee injury. The team, which has had a poor start to the season, was concerned about losing him for an extended period. David's return is a boost as the club also anticipates Guy Badash rejoining the squad soon.

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Hapoel Petah Tikva's Roi David will return to training in two weeks after an MRI revealed no serious knee injury.
David was injured during the team's 2-0 loss to Bnei Sakhnin, causing initial fears of a lengthy absence.
The club has a poor start to the season and a long list of other injured players.
Guy Badash may return to the squad for the match against Beitar Jerusalem.
David had a breakout season in 2025/26 with eight goals and two assists.

Hapoel Petah Tikva's concerns over midfielder Roi David's condition have eased after an MRI scan revealed no serious abnormalities. David sustained a knee injury during the team's 2-0 loss to Bnei Sakhnin, leading to fears of a lengthy absence. However, the scan indicates he is not suffering from a significant injury and is expected to gradually return to training within two weeks.

David's potential extended absence was a worry for the club, which has had a poor start to the season and is already dealing with a long list of injured players. These include Avishai Cohen, Diego Arroyo, and Moshiko Meir. The team hopes David's return will bolster their performance.

In other team news, Guy Badash may be included in the squad for the upcoming match against Beitar Jerusalem, having missed previous games this season. David had a breakout season in 2025/26, scoring eight goals and providing two assists in 33 appearances. This current season, he has scored one goal in seven league matches.

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