Maccabi Haifa Coach Bakhar Plans Four Lineup Changes for Hapoel Tel Aviv Match
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar is planning four lineup changes for Monday's game against Hapoel Tel Aviv following a loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Player Kangi Houra is expected to be benched, with Iyad Hallaili potentially replacing him. Other changes include Yille Baitay possibly starting at left-back and Eli Dasa making his debut. The team needs wins against top clubs to compete for the league title and European qualification.
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- Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar plans four lineup changes for Monday's match against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- Player Kangi Houra is expected to be benched due to disappointing performance.
- Iyad Hallaili may start in attack, having impressed as a substitute.
- Eli Dasa is set to make his debut in the starting lineup.
- The team aims to improve aggression and secure wins against top clubs.
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar is planning significant changes to the team's starting lineup for their upcoming match against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Monday. This comes after a disappointing loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, where the team struggled, particularly in the second half. Bakhar held a team meeting to address the defeat and the perceived lack of aggression and determination, contrasting with the club's past reputation for being a "mean and biting" team.
Among the expected changes, Kangi Houra, who was identified as one of the most disappointing players in the previous game, is likely to be benched. He has been seen as a weak link compared to teammates like Bruninho, Pedro Brazão, and Andrea Novković. Iyad Hallaili is being considered to replace Houra in the attack, having made an impact as a substitute in the last game, contributing to a late goal. Hallaili, a young player, has primarily played as a right-back this season but is naturally a left-winger, a position currently needing a refresh.
Further adjustments include Yille Baitay potentially starting at left-back over Kenny Saief, and Eli Dasa is set to make his debut in the starting lineup for the Greens. Tsunam is expected to play alongside Nigel Luvaiyk. These four changes represent a significant shake-up from the lineup that faced Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Bakhar may implement additional alterations before the match.
Maccabi Haifa recognizes that securing victories against top teams is crucial for climbing back to the top of the Israeli football league and qualifying for European competitions.
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