Maccabi Netanya Coach Roni Levi Reinstates Player Maor Levy to Starting Lineup

Maccabi Netanya coach Roni Levi has decided to return player Maor Levy to the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Maccabi Haifa. Levy, who missed the last two games, will play against his former team. Based on recent training sessions, it appears that Basem Zaroura will replace the suspended Brazilian player Isaac.

Beyond the professional aspect, the club is also addressing incidents of violence involving security personnel. A minor fan, who claims to have been assaulted by a security guard and required medical attention after a game against Hapoel Jerusalem, sent a letter to the club's Deputy CEO, Kobi Levi.

Meanwhile, two club fans were released to house arrest after two days in Hadarim prison. This followed an appeal by investigators against a lower court's decision to release them. The district court upheld the lower court's ruling, rejecting the police's position, and ordered their release. The two fans, represented by lawyer Vicky Samuel, claim they were trying to de-escalate a situation where a young fan with epilepsy was attacked. They allege that security guards used force against them, stating, "There were very significant police and security forces, and such an incident should not have happened. Unfortunately, the forces present preferred to be passive and not help calm the situation."

"There was severe violence from security guards, and not even one of them was detained for investigation. I am hopeful that on Friday, when their house arrest ends, the two will be released under conditions and the matter will not lead to an indictment," Samuel added.