Maccabi Netanya's Yarin Abuhatzira Set to Start Against Maccabi Petah Tikva

Yarin Abuhatzira, the 16-year-old rising star of Maccabi Netanya who recently celebrated his birthday and scored his first senior goal against Hapoel Jerusalem, is expected to start in the upcoming Toto Cup match against Maccabi Petah Tikva. The game is scheduled for Wednesday at 19:45. Abuhatzira was celebrated by teammates during the opening training session, highlighting his growing importance to the team.

Meanwhile, Maccabi Netanya is close to signing Nigerian midfielder Christian Nwatscheko, whose agent confirmed that he will arrive in Israel within 48 hours after resolving visa issues. The club hopes to announce his signing soon, pending medical examinations.

Following their victory over Hapoel Jerusalem and to manage player fitness after a tough training camp, coach Roni Levy plans a broad rotation for the match against Maccabi Petah Tikva. Captain Karam Jaber, Amit Levi, and Denis Kolikov are set to return to the starting lineup, with a decision pending between Itay Ben Shabat and Beni Feldman for one spot. Maor Levi and Oz Bilu will maintain their positions in midfield alongside William Sifrian, Nadav Nidam, and Mateusz Dabo, who will join Abuhatzira in the starting eleven.

The projected lineup includes Samuel Silva in goal, with defenders Karam Jaber, Denis Kolikov, Itay Ben Shabat or Beni Feldman, and Amit Cohen. The midfield will feature William Sifrian, Maor Levi, and Oz Bilu, while the attack will be led by Yarin Abuhatzira and Mateusz Dabo.