Maccabi Tel Aviv Praises Coach Kenny Miller After 5-0 Europa League Win

Maccabi Tel Aviv celebrated a commanding 5-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova during the second qualifying round of the Europa League on July 23, 2026. The club expressed strong confidence in their coach Kenny Miller, highlighting his exceptional connection with the players and his successful lineup choices despite the return of suspended players and Varrella. Miller's trust in the squad paid off, with the team performing impressively early in the season.

Several key players, including Varrella, Christian Blitz, Tyrese Asante, and Elad Madmon, returned to the bench, while the team still awaits the arrival of a foreign striker and a foreign winger or defender. The club also praised Saeed Abu Farhi, who scored two braces in two games and is expected to compete for a starting striker position even after the foreign striker arrives. Other standout performers included Sagiv Yehezkel, who scored the third goal, and Roy Revivo, who contributed two assists.

A club insider commented that with the addition of three more foreign players and further reinforcements, the squad could become a "monster" and play even better. Meanwhile, in a related Europa League qualifier, Qarabag and CSKA Sofia drew 0-0 in Baku, with the winner on aggregate set to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in the next round.