Maccabi Tel Aviv Prepares Weakened Squad to Face Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champion of Champions Match

Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to face Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the upcoming Champion of Champions match with a significantly depleted squad. The cup holders will be missing 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, as they are trying to retain Amir Saheti but have yet to secure a replacement.

Consequently, Maccabi Tel Aviv will field only two foreign players, both expected to start. The club is negotiating with Slovenian striker Aster Sokler and searching for a foreign defender, while Ion Nicolescu is likely sidelined due to injury. In defense, Raz Shlomo and Ali Kamara are expected to start centrally, with Isof Sisoko, Ido Shahar, and Dor Peretz in midfield. Wingers Osher Davida and Orel Bayya, who was promoted to the training camp following Uri Azou's injury recovery, are likely to feature. Leo Varela remains on break and is expected to return after the World Cup.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's last preparatory match against Hapoel Ramat Gan served as a rehearsal for this lineup. The team faces challenges ahead of the match but is focused on competing against the reigning champions, Hapoel Be'er Sheva.