Maccabi Haifa Coach Bakhar Eyes Lineup Changes After Heavy Loss
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar is considering significant lineup changes for Monday's match against Hapoel Tel Aviv after a recent loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Players like Kangi Houra may be benched, with Eyade Halaily, Yalla Betay, Eli Dasa, and Tsunami potentially entering the starting XI. The team aims to improve aggression and secure wins against top clubs to contend for a European spot.
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- Coach Barak Bakhar plans lineup changes for Maccabi Haifa after a loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- Kangi Houra is a likely casualty from the starting lineup due to disappointing performance.
- Eyade Halaily is being considered to replace Houra in the attack.
- Eli Dasa is expected to make his first start for Maccabi Haifa.
- Maccabi Haifa needs wins against top teams to reach the league's summit and qualify for Europe.
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for their upcoming match against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Monday, following a significant defeat to Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Coach Barak Bakhar held a team meeting to address the loss, particularly the second-half collapse, emphasizing the need for increased aggression and determination. The team's current performance is seen as a stark contrast to the "mean and biting" squad that characterized Bakhar's successful tenure.
Several lineup changes are expected for the game at Bloomfield Stadium, with Noam Steifman being the only player suspended. Kangi Houra, identified as one of the most disappointing players in the previous match, may be dropped from the starting eleven. Houra has been less effective compared to teammates like Bonini, Pedro Brazão, and Andrea Novković. Eyade Halaily is being considered to replace Houra, having made an impact as a substitute in the last game and contributing to a late equalizer. Halaily, typically a right-back, has primarily played on the wing this season, a position that appears to need fresh energy.
Further adjustments include Yalla Betay potentially starting at left-back over Kenny Saif, and Eli Dasa set to make his debut in the starting lineup for Maccabi Haifa. Tsunami is expected to play alongside Nigel Lonwijk, bringing the total potential changes from the previous starting lineup to four. Coach Bakhar may implement additional alterations before Monday's game. The club recognizes that securing victories against top teams is crucial for climbing the Israeli football league standings and qualifying for European competitions.
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