Maccabi Haifa Coach Barak Bakhar Resigns After Heavy Loss
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar resigned Sunday 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 performance. He had previously led the club to three championships and has won six league titles overall in his career. The team has conceded 20 goals this season and is six points behind the league leaders.
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- Barak Bakhar resigned as Maccabi Haifa coach after a 4-0 loss to Maccabi Netanya.
- The resignation follows three consecutive league defeats for Maccabi Haifa.
- Bakhar stated the team needs "new blood" and took full responsibility.
- Maccabi Haifa has conceded 20 goals and is six points behind the league leaders.
- Bakhar previously won three championships with Maccabi Haifa.
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar announced his resignation on Sunday following the team's 4-0 defeat to Maccabi Netanya. This marks the third consecutive league loss for the Haifa club, which currently sits with 18 points in the standings. Bakhar, visibly emotional, stated that he felt the team needed a change and "new blood," despite his efforts to improve the squad. He informed "Yaankele" Shahar, the club owner, of his decision, expressing his belief that the team possesses talented players who could have achieved more.
Bakhar, who is concluding his third tenure with Maccabi Haifa, took responsibility for the team's performance, acknowledging the fans' calls for his resignation. He noted that the team has conceded 20 goals in the Premier League so far and is currently six points behind league leaders Maccabi Tel Aviv. Bakhar, recognized as one of Israel's prominent coaches, has won six league championships in total, including three with Maccabi Haifa.
The team's upcoming matches after the international break include games against Bnei Sakhnin, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Haifa in the Haifa derby.
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