Pundit Shechter: Omer Peretz Close to Maccabi Haifa Coaching Job
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Football pundit Itay Shechter believes Omer Peretz is close to being appointed the new coach of Maccabi Haifa, citing inside knowledge and a strong connection with player Lior Refaelov. Shechter also downplayed reports linking Barak Itzhaki to the club, citing Itzhaki's doubts about the team and his current contract. Previously, Shechter had proposed Dekel Keinan for the coaching role.
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- Pundit Itay Shechter reports Omer Peretz is close to becoming Maccabi Haifa's new coach.
- Shechter cites a strong friendship and past discussions between Peretz and player Lior Refaelov.
- Agent Dudu Dahan represents Peretz, Refaelov, and former coach Barak Bakhar.
- Shechter doubts Barak Itzhaki will join Maccabi Haifa due to roster concerns and salary.
- Shechter had previously suggested Dekel Keinan for the coaching position.
Israeli football pundit Itay Shechter reported on the podcast "Olim La'Regel" that Omer Peretz is nearing an agreement to become the next coach of Maccabi Haifa. Shechter stated he has inside information, emphasizing the close friendship between Peretz and current Maccabi Haifa player Lior Refaelov, who previously discussed coaching possibilities with Peretz.
Shechter noted that agent Dudu Dahan represents both Peretz and Refaelov, as well as former Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar. He suggested that any coaching move involving Peretz was unlikely while Bakhar was still in charge. Shechter also commented that Peretz has reached the end of his tenure at Hapoel Petah Tikva.
Regarding player Barak Itzhaki, Shechter expressed skepticism about a potential move to Maccabi Haifa. He cited Itzhaki's doubts about the team's current roster and his substantial salary in Cyprus. Shechter added that Itzhaki would be unlikely to leave his current club after only two weeks, even if he believed in the team's potential.
Earlier, Shechter had suggested Dekel Keinan for the Maccabi Haifa coaching position.
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