Maccabi Haifa Coach Bakhar Plans Four Lineup Changes for Upcoming Match
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar is set to make four changes to his starting lineup for the match against Hapoel Tel Aviv after a recent loss. Player Kangi Houra is expected to be benched, with Iyad Hallaili potentially replacing him. Eli Dasa will debut in the starting XI, and Yille Bettaï is favored at left-back. These adjustments aim to improve the team's performance and competitiveness in the league.
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- Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar plans four lineup changes for the Hapoel Tel Aviv match.
- Player Kangi Houra is expected to be dropped from the starting lineup.
- Iyad Hallaili may start in an attacking role, his natural position.
- Eli Dasa will make his debut start for Maccabi Haifa.
- The team seeks to improve aggression and determination after a recent loss.
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar is planning significant changes to the team's starting lineup for their upcoming match against Hapoel Tel Aviv, following a disappointing loss to Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The team held a meeting to address the defeat, particularly the second-half collapse, with a focus on improving aggression and determination. Bakhar aims to instill the "mean and biting" mentality that characterized the team during his successful tenure.
Several players are expected to be dropped or shifted. Kangi Houra, identified as a weak link among the attacking players, is likely to be benched. Iyad Hallaili, who impressed as a substitute and was involved in the late goal against Be'er Sheva, is being considered for Houra's position. Hallaili, naturally a left winger, has primarily played right-back this season.
In defense, Yille Bettaï appears to be favored over Kenny Saïf for the left-back position. Eli Dasa is set to make his first start for the club at right-back. Tsunami is expected to play alongside Nigel Luvai in central defense. These changes, along with the absence of the suspended Noam Steifman, represent four alterations from the previous starting eleven.
Bakhar may implement further adjustments before Monday's game. The club recognizes that securing wins against top teams is crucial for climbing the Israeli league standings and qualifying for European competition.
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