Maccabi Tel Aviv Prepares Weakened Squad for Super Cup Clash Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to face Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the upcoming Super Cup match with a significantly depleted squad. The cup holders will miss several key players due to suspensions, including Elad Madmon, Tyrese Asante, Christian Blitz, and Cróvin Andrade, the latter currently in Venezuela and not part of the team's plans. The team also lacks a winger, with ongoing efforts to retain Amir Saheti. Consequently, Maccabi will field only two foreign players, both expected to start.

In addition to the winger situation, the club is negotiating with Slovenian striker Aster Sokler and searching for a foreign defender. Ion Nicolescu is likely sidelined due to injury. The probable lineup includes Raz Shlomo and Ali Kamara in central defense, with Isof Sisoko, Ido Shahar, and Dor Peretz in midfield. Wingers Oshir Davida and Orel Baia, recently promoted to the training camp due to Uri Azou's injury recovery, are expected to start. Leo Varela remains on vacation and is anticipated to return after the World Cup.

The team’s last preparatory match against Hapoel Ramat Gan served as a rehearsal for this lineup. Maccabi Tel Aviv faces a challenging match against the reigning champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva under these constrained conditions.