Hapoel Haifa Midfielder Doubtful for Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Haifa midfielder Shi Elias is doubtful for the match against Maccabi Tel Aviv due to back pain, potentially missing the game after playing the last one with an injection. His absence, along with Shi Keita's suspension, could force coach Haim Silvas to alter his team's formation. Tal Naim is set to return from injury, while William Agada remains out.
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- Hapoel Haifa's Shi Elias is doubtful for the Maccabi Tel Aviv game due to back pain.
- Elias played the previous match against Hapoel Ramat Gan with an injection.
- Shi Keita is suspended, potentially leaving Hapoel Haifa without two key midfielders.
- Tal Naim is expected to return from injury for Hapoel Haifa.
- Coach Haim Silvas is considering a formation change due to player absences.
Hapoel Haifa midfielder Shi Elias is in doubt for the upcoming match against Maccabi Tel Aviv due to back pain. Elias has not trained since the beginning of the week and did not complete a full training session on Thursday morning because of the discomfort. He played in the previous game against Hapoel Ramat Gan with an injection.
The potential absence of Elias, who is a key player in midfield, is compounded by the suspension of Shi Keita, who was sent off in the last round. This means two of coach Haim Silvas's three regular midfielders might miss the game.
In other team news, Tal Naim is expected to return to the squad after recovering from an injury, while William Agada will continue to be sidelined. Due to the significant absences, Silvas is considering tactical changes, debating between a three-defender formation or a back four.
If a three-defender system is chosen, George Diba is likely to be included in the starting lineup. Both formations will be practiced until the end of the week, with the final decision to be made closer to the match.
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