Hapoel Tel Aviv Eyes League Lead Ahead of Hapoel Be'er Sheva Clash
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv will play Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Thursday with a chance to lead the league table, as both teams have 22 points. Key players Stav Turiell (groin injury) and Emmanuel Boateng (foreign player limit, mask) will miss the match. Coach Barda plans to maintain the same tactical approach and starting lineup from their previous win. The game is crucial for Hapoel Tel Aviv to continue their winning momentum.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv can take the league lead by beating Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Thursday.
- Both teams currently have 22 points, making the match a direct confrontation for the top spot.
- Player Stav Turiell is out with a groin injury and will miss at least three weeks.
- Emmanuel Boateng will also not play due to foreign player limits and a facial injury.
- Coach Barda is expected to keep the same starting lineup that won the previous game.
Hapoel Tel Aviv aims to seize the top spot in the league standings when they face Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Thursday evening. Both teams currently share 22 points, and a victory would allow Hapoel Tel Aviv to head into the international break as league leaders. This opportunity arises after several of their closest rivals dropped points in the previous round.
However, the team will be without key players Stav Turiell and Emmanuel Boateng for the crucial match. Turiell is sidelined with a groin injury and is expected to be out for at least three weeks, with medical staff prioritizing his full recovery during the break. Boateng, a forward, has returned to full training but will not be in the squad due to the foreign player limit and the strong recent performance of Daniel Dapa. Additionally, Boateng still needs to wear a protective mask for a fractured eye socket, and coach Barda prefers he returns to play without it after the break.
Hapoel Tel Aviv acknowledges the difficulty of facing the reigning champions at their home ground and is determined to extend their winning streak. Tactically, the team plans to maintain possession and control the game's tempo, aiming for a high press against their opponents. Coach Barda is expected to field the same starting eleven that defeated Maccabi Haifa in the last match, with Andrian Creve and Falcao anchoring the midfield.
The projected starting lineup includes Assaf Tzur in goal, with Markus Koko, Fernand Mayembo, Chico, and Yannick Lellindal forming the defense. The midfield will consist of Andrian Creve, Falcao, and Roi Alkukim, supporting the attacking trio of Douglas Owusu, Omri Altman, and Daniel Dapa.
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