Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bakhar Resigns After Humiliating Defeat
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar resigned on Sunday, November 26th, after a 4-0 loss to Maccabi Netanya, the team's third straight defeat. Bakhar cited the need for "new blood" and took responsibility for the team's underperformance, despite winning three championships with the club. The team has conceded 20 goals this season and is six points behind the league leaders. Maccabi Haifa will play Bnei Sakhnin next after the international break.
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- Barak Bakhar resigned as Maccabi Haifa coach following a 4-0 loss to Maccabi Netanya.
- This is Maccabi Haifa's third consecutive loss in the Israeli Premier League.
- Bakhar stated the club needs "new blood" and took full responsibility for the team's struggles.
- He had previously led the team to three league championships.
- Maccabi Haifa has conceded 20 goals this season and is six points behind the league leaders.
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar announced his resignation on Sunday, November 26th, following a devastating 4-0 loss to Maccabi Netanya. This marks the third consecutive league defeat for the team, who currently sit with 18 points in the Israeli Premier League. Bakhar, visibly emotional, stated that he felt the club needed a change and "new blood." He informed "Yaankeleh Shachar" of his decision, expressing that despite his best efforts, the team's performance was not improving. "I tried to do everything. It didn't work out," Bakhar said, taking full responsibility for the team's struggles. He acknowledged the fans' calls for his resignation and expressed his love for the club, its people, and the supporters. Bakhar, considered one of Israel's greatest coaches, concluded his third tenure with Maccabi Haifa, during which he secured three league championships. The team has conceded 20 goals this season and is currently six points behind league leaders Maccabi Tel Aviv. The club will face Bnei Sakhnin, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Haifa in upcoming matches after the international break. Bakhar has won a total of six championships in his career.
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