Maccabi Haifa President Vows to Sell Club Only for Upgrade
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Haifa President Yaakov Shahar told his players he will only sell the club to an "upgrading" buyer, while the team prepares to face Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Monday. Coach Barak Bakhar is deliberating over the left-back position and midfield options. The team aims to defeat a top opponent for the first time this season to stay atop the league standings.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Haifa President Yaakov Shahar will sell the club only to a buyer who will upgrade it.
- The team is preparing for a key match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Monday to remain league leaders.
- Coach Barak Bakhar is undecided on the left-back position between Tsunami and Kenny Saif.
- Maccabi Haifa needs to beat a major team for the first time this season.
- Ali Mohamed and Yarin Levy are competing for a midfield spot.
- Eli Dasa will wait another week for his starting debut.
Maccabi Haifa President Yaakov Shahar addressed players during a morning training session, stating his intention to sell the club only to a party that will "upgrade it." Shahar emphasized the team's focus on current season success and expressed satisfaction with recent improvements, urging the players to maintain their momentum. He was accompanied by General Manager Itzik Ovadia and head coach Barak Bakhar at the training, where they also observed a youth team match.
Professionally, Bakhar faces a significant decision at left-back between Tsunami, who was practiced in the role, and Kenny Saif, who has played there recently. Tsunami offers stronger defensive capabilities and could allow Bakhar to deploy a three-defender formation alongside Nigel Lonwijk and Noam Shtayfman. Both players were rotated in training, leaving the choice unresolved.
Further lineup considerations include Ali Mohamed, who trained fully and was practiced alongside Yarin Levy for a midfield spot, another position Bakhar must decide on. Other positions in Bakhar's starting eleven for the upcoming match at Sammy Ofer Stadium are reportedly set, with Yalla Betaye expected to start and Eli Dasa awaiting his debut in the starting lineup for another week.
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for a crucial Monday match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, aiming to maintain their league leadership. The team recognizes the need to defeat a major opponent for the first time this season to secure their top position.
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