Maccabi Haifa May Debut Defender Eli Dasa After Defensive Woes
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Maccabi Haifa is considering fielding defender Eli Dasa in their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Hapoel Tel Aviv, following a recent 5-2 loss that highlighted defensive weaknesses. Coach Barak Bakhar is looking to make changes after a poor defensive performance, with several players potentially entering or leaving the starting XI. The team's offense has been strong, but defensive improvements are deemed crucial for the season's success.
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- Eli Dasa may debut for Maccabi Haifa following a significant defensive lapse.
- Coach Barak Bakhar is considering defensive changes after a 5-2 loss.
- Noam Steifman is suspended, while Sean Goldberg is doubtful with an ankle injury.
- Maccabi Haifa's offense ranks second in the league, but defense needs drastic improvement.
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 team's defense ahead of their upcoming match against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The team's defensive unit has been a source of disappointment, marked by a series of errors.
Defender Noam Steifman, who had a poor performance and was sent off in the last game, will be unavailable for the Hapoel Tel Aviv match. However, Steifman's absence may not be the only change Bakhar implements. Eli Dasa, who has featured as a substitute in the last two games, is pushing for a starting position and might make his debut in the lineup. If Dasa starts, Shay Laish is expected to continue at left-back, or Kenny Saif could return to the starting eleven.
In central defense, Tsunami is favored over Pedrao to partner Nigel Lonwijk. Sean Goldberg is doubtful for the game due to an ankle injury and has not played in the league this season. The club recognizes the urgent need to drastically improve their defense to avoid a wasted season, despite their offense being the second-best in the league with 20 goals in eight games.
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