Maccabi Haifa May Debut Defender Eli Dasa After Heavy Loss
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Haifa is looking to strengthen its defense after a 5-2 loss, with coach Barak Bakhar considering a starting debut for defender Eli Dasa against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The team's defense has been a major concern, while the offense remains strong with 20 goals in eight games. Sean Goldberg is doubtful due to injury.
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- Eli Dasa may debut for Maccabi Haifa's defense following a 5-2 loss.
- Coach Barak Bakhar is seeking defensive improvements before facing Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- Noam Steifman is suspended, and Sean Goldberg is injured.
- Maccabi Haifa's offense is the league's second-best with 20 goals.
- The team fears a poor defense could ruin their season.
Maccabi Haifa is set to resume training following a significant 5-2 home defeat to Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Coach Barak Bakhar is reportedly seeking to bolster the defense ahead of their upcoming match against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
The team's defensive frailties were a major point of disappointment in the recent loss, marked by numerous errors. Noam Steifman, who had a poor performance and was sent off, will be unavailable for the Hapoel Tel Aviv game. However, Steifman's absence may not be the only change Bakhar implements.
Defender Eli Dasa, who has come on as a substitute in the last two games, is pushing for a starting position. If Dasa enters the lineup, it's speculated that Shay Laish might continue at left-back, or Kenny Saif could return to the starting eleven. In central defense, Tsunami is expected to be preferred over Pedrao, playing alongside Nigel Lonwijk. Sean Goldberg's participation is uncertain due to an ankle injury and his lack of league play this season.
Maccabi Haifa acknowledges the urgent need to drastically improve their defense, fearing the season could be jeopardized otherwise. In contrast, the team's offense has been productive, scoring 20 goals in eight games, making it the second-best attack in the league.
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