Hapoel Holon Fires Coach Krunic Amidst Team Struggles
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Holon has fired head coach Predrag Krunic following a poor start to the season and the earlier departure of professional manager Daniel Revach. The club thanked Krunic for his loyalty and contributions, including staying during wartime. Sharon Avrahami and Shmulik Brenner are reportedly candidates to replace him, with Ophir Perachi and Sagi Shilo Ozri taking over temporarily.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Holon fired coach Predrag Krunic after a 4-1 start to the season.
- The club's professional manager Daniel Revach also left less than a day prior.
- Krunic was praised for his loyalty, including staying during the war.
- Sharon Avrahami and Shmulik Brenner are candidates for the coaching position.
- Ophir Perachi and Sagi Shilo Ozri will coach the team temporarily.
Hapoel Holon has officially parted ways with head coach Predrag Krunic, less than 24 hours after professional manager Daniel Revach also departed the club. The decision came after a meeting between Krunic and the team's management, following a disappointing start to the season with a 4-1 record.
In a statement, the club acknowledged Krunic's contributions, noting his arrival last season and his leadership in guiding the team to the league's semi-finals. They praised him as a "gentleman" who showed "great loyalty," particularly for choosing to remain in Israel and continue training during the "difficult and challenging period" of the war with Iran.
Krunic initially joined Hapoel Holon in January 2026 and had signed a two-season extension in the summer. However, the team's poor performance this season led to his dismissal.
The club announced that a new coach will be appointed soon. Among the potential candidates reportedly being considered are Sharon Avrahami and Shmulik Brenner. In the interim, Ophir Perachi and Sagi Shilo Ozri will lead the team's practices and coach their upcoming game in the BCL.
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