Hapoel Haifa Faces Maccabi Tel Aviv With Key Player Uncertain
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Haifa is preparing for a match against Maccabi Tel Aviv with player Shi Elias's participation uncertain due to fitness. The team is also missing Shayke Keita due to suspension and William Agada due to injury. Player Ivan Krstajic expressed confidence in the team's preparation and his personal desire to remain in Israel. The last time Hapoel Haifa defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Premier League was in March 2018.
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- Shi Elias's participation for Hapoel Haifa against Maccabi Tel Aviv is uncertain.
- Hapoel Haifa faces absences due to suspension and injury for the upcoming match.
- Player Ivan Krstajic expressed a personal desire to continue playing in Israel.
- Hapoel Haifa has not defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Premier League since March 2018.
Hapoel Haifa is preparing for their upcoming match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, but faces several professional challenges. While player Shi Elias trained fully on Thursday, his participation in the game remains uncertain and will depend on the final training session.
Adding to the team's difficulties, Shayke Keita will be absent due to suspension and a minor tear, while William Agada is sidelined with an injury. The club acknowledges the formidable opponent, noting they haven't beaten Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Premier League since March 2018, but remains confident in their ability to deliver a quality performance and secure points.
Key player Ivan Krstajic spoke to Sport Channel about the upcoming challenge. "We don't need to elaborate on Maccabi Tel Aviv's abilities. We have prepared and trained for the game, and we believe in focusing only on our own performance," he stated. Krstajic added that the team views the league game by game, acknowledging that "there are no easy games in this league" and that they can stumble, as they did against Ramat Gan, but have since prepared for the next match.
When asked to rate Hapoel Haifa's performance this season, Krstajic remained modest. "I wish I could give a 10, but we've had certain mistakes and situations that cost us points. We still have many games ahead, and we can judge at the end of the season." Regarding his personal future with the club, he expressed a desire to stay in Israel, stating, "It doesn't depend only on me, we are focusing on this season and then we will see. Personally, I think I would like to stay in Israel."
A projected lineup includes Yoav Gerafi, Noam Cohen, Dario Zuaparić, George Diba, Ivan Krstajic, Ariel Mendy, Naor Sabag, Shi Elias, Yaad Gonen, Alon Turgeman, and Liran Rotman.
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