Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Striker Shortage and Rotation Concerns
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 0-0 with Beitar Jerusalem, highlighting concerns over a lack of strikers and coach Keni Miler's limited player rotation. The team's striker depth is a major worry after failed transfer attempts, leaving them with only one senior option. Players are reportedly frustrated by Miler's reliance on a small group of 13 players, sidelining key performers from last season. Osher Davida also suffered a hamstring injury during the match.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 0-0 with Beitar Jerusalem, extending a scoring drought.
- The club is concerned about a lack of depth at the striker position.
- Coach Keni Miler's limited player rotation is causing frustration among some players.
- Key players like Ido Shahar have seen significantly reduced playing time.
- Osher Davida sustained a hamstring injury during the match.
Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 0-0 with Beitar Jerusalem on Monday, extending their streak of consecutive draws without scoring. While the team generated numerous scoring opportunities, they struggled to find the net, a recurring issue that has caused concern within the club.
Sources close to the club expressed frustration over the "second consecutive zero draw that brought up several problems." A primary concern is the team's striker situation. Following the departure of Abu Farhi and the unsuccessful attempts to sign Alon Turgeman or Guy Melamed, Maccabi is left with only one senior striker. This limited depth, reminiscent of last season when a similar situation with injuries to other strikers may have cost them the championship, is seen as insufficient for a team with championship aspirations.
Another issue highlighted is coach Keni Miler's rotation policy. Some players feel Miler relies too heavily on a core group of about 13 players, neglecting others. Players like Ido Shahar, who scored 13 goals last season, Itamar Noy, and Dan Glazer, who was a sought-after player, have seen their playing time significantly reduced, causing frustration that could impact team morale and performance.
Miler defended his decisions, stating he saw no reason for substitutions as the team was playing well and creating chances, and that changes could disrupt the game's flow. However, the limited rotation could make it difficult for the coach to maintain performance until the January transfer window.
In the match itself, Kamara's performance was subpar, while Dor Peretz and Gabi Kaniakowski were average. The article also noted that Osher Davida felt pain in his hamstring and will undergo tests, while Raz Shlomo received praise for his solid game. Malika made a costly error that nearly led to a goal, but Omer Atzili failed to capitalize.
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