Maccabi Haifa Defender Pedrão Injured and Substituted in Friendly Against Hapoel Kfar Saba

Maccabi Haifa's Brazilian defender Pedrão was injured during the first half of a friendly match against Hapoel Kfar Saba and was replaced by Adar Gates after being unable to continue. Pedrão is not expected to remain with Maccabi Haifa, as the club aims to strengthen its defense by signing another foreign center-back alongside Wanderson Tsunami, who has already signed. Despite Pedrão's recent return after a long absence, there is broad agreement that his departure is necessary due to his medical condition last season.

Another player injured in the match was Sharif Kiyof, who is also expected to leave the club. The team's goalkeeper suffered a leg injury and needed assistance from the medical staff to leave the field, visibly frustrated by the injury. Maccabi Haifa is seeking to add a foreign defender to compete with Noam Shtayfman, who is entering his first senior season.

Regarding offensive reinforcements, the club's plans depend heavily on the status of Manuel Benson, who has yet to return to training. The club is cautious about making decisions concerning him and may eventually sign a backup. There is also uncertainty about the eighth foreign player slot; Dixon Mohammed is expected to sign in September but will likely be loaned out. Two foreign players recently trialed with the youth team have not impressed so far.