Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Defensive Woes After Ben Harush Injury

Maccabi Tel Aviv player Noam Ben Harush underwent surgery on Monday for a torn meniscus in his knee and is expected to be sidelined for approximately six weeks. The team's only consolation is that this period coincides with an international break, meaning he will miss only half the time during which matches are scheduled. Ben Harush had recently established himself as the starting left-back, filling the void left by Roi Revivo, making his absence a significant blow.

Coach Kenny Miller must now find a replacement for Ben Harush. His options include Shagiv Ezekiel, Shahar Rosen, and Dani Gropper, who is expected to return from injury soon. The team is also still dealing with the injury to Tyris Asante, further depleting their defensive options.

"We can only hope Ben Harush is the last injured player from the defense, because too many players are already missing," a Maccabi Tel Aviv player stated Monday. The team is preparing for the Toto Cup final against Hapoel Tel Aviv, scheduled for Wednesday at Bloomfield Stadium.

Miller is likely to select Ezekiel to replace Ben Harush, which would likely lead to Ohad Davida playing on the right wing. Additionally, there is a competition for the striker position between Elad Madmon and Esther Sukler.