Maccabi Tel Aviv's Shagiv Ezekiel to Play Left Back in Toto Cup Final
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Shagiv Ezekiel will play left back for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup final against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday due to injuries. Ezekiel has prior experience in the position, with a record of three wins, one draw, and three losses. The article details his past performances and lists the starting lineups for both teams.
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- Shagiv Ezekiel will start at left back for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup final.
- Ezekiel's start is due to injuries to other players, including Omri Ben Harush.
- Ezekiel has a 47.6% success rate in games played as a left back.
- This is not Ezekiel's first time playing left back for Maccabi Tel Aviv or Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- The article lists the starting lineups for both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup final on Thursday, with Shagiv Ezekiel set to start at left back. Due to the injury of Omri Ben Harush, the team's only natural left back, Shahar Rosen, is unavailable. Coach Kenny Miller has opted for the experienced Ezekiel to fill the position.
Ezekiel has previously played left back under Miller, including in a 1-0 victory against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the upper playoff. Heitor, Mohamed Ali Camara, and Raz Shlomo completed the defense in that match. The previous season, Ezekiel made five appearances at left back, notably in a 5-0 loss to Ajax.
His record as a left back includes one assist, which came on December 8, 2024, against Hapoel Haifa, setting up a goal for winger Wesley Patachi. Ezekiel's first career start at left back was for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a 3-0 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv. All statistics are sourced from Transfermarkt.
Overall, Ezekiel's record as a left back comprises three wins, one draw, and three losses, resulting in a 47.6% success rate. The article also lists the starting lineups for both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv for the final.
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