Maccabi Haifa Seeks New Coach After Bakhar's Departure
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Maccabi Haifa is searching for a new coach after Barak Bakhar resigned following a series of losses. Journalists discussed potential candidates, including active Israeli coaches, foreign options, and a surprising possibility of appointing a former club player. Bakhar cited the team's need for change after a difficult period, including three consecutive defeats and 11 goals conceded.
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- Maccabi Haifa seeks a new coach after Barak Bakhar's resignation following a 4-0 loss.
- Journalists discussed potential candidates, including active Israeli coaches and foreign options.
- A surprising possibility is appointing a prominent former player who has not coached the team.
- Bakhar stated the team needs a change after a difficult period and consecutive losses.
- The team suffered three straight defeats, conceding 11 goals in that span.
Maccabi Haifa is actively searching for a new head coach to lead the team for the remainder of the season, with many uncertainties surrounding the position. Alongside reported Israeli and foreign candidates, a surprising possibility has emerged: appointing a prominent former player to the role. Journalists Yaniv Tochman and Yoni Haleli discussed potential candidates and the complexities of the appointment on Radio 103FM.
Tochman suggested the club might be "stuck" due to difficulties in acquiring a coach currently employed by another team, citing Barak Itzhaki at Anorthosis Famagusta and Omer Peretz, both involving compensation issues. He speculated this could lead to the hiring of a foreign coach.
Conversely, Haleli proposed that Maccabi Haifa might opt for an active coach already in the Israeli Premier League, clarifying he did not mean Omer Peretz. Haleli explained the club would approach a coach only after making a decision, allowing them to handle their current contractual obligations. He also expressed doubt about Zarko Lazetic being the choice for a foreign coach, noting that agent Pini Zahavi could present multiple options to owner Yaakov Shahar.
Haleli then revealed a potentially surprising option: a well-known former Maccabi Haifa player who has not previously coached at the club could be appointed. "I don't know who it is yet, he hasn't coached at Maccabi Haifa," Haleli stated.
Barak Bakhar announced his resignation on Saturday, following a 4-0 home loss to Maccabi Netanya. This defeat marked the team's third consecutive loss, during which they conceded 11 goals. Bakhar stated, "This is a very difficult moment for me. I say this with tears, the team needs a change." He added, "I worked very hard to lift this team, but it just didn't work out. I informed Yaakov Shahar that I am resigning. It hurts a lot, I tried everything and it didn't work. I am at peace with what I did and I am sure the club will move forward on a new path."
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