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 training, highlighting his growing importance to the team alongside players like Oz Bilu, Maor Levi, Dolev Haziza, and captain Karam Jaber.

Additionally, Maccabi Netanya is close to signing Nigerian midfielder Christian Nwatscheko, who is expected to arrive in Israel within 48 hours after resolving visa issues. The club hopes to announce his signing soon, pending medical tests. This development was first reported by the same outlet.

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. Karam Jaber, who did not start in the opening game, will return to the starting lineup along with Amit Levi and Denis Kolikov. The only remaining selection question is between Itay Ben Shabat and Beni Feldman, with Ben Shabat not dressing for the first Toto Cup match. Maor Levi and Oz Bilu will maintain their midfield roles, while Willian Siprian, Nadav Nidam, and Matyush Dabo are also expected to start alongside Abuhatzira.

The projected starting lineup includes Samuel Silva, Karam Jaber, Denis Kolikov, Itay Ben Shabat or Beni Feldman, Amit Cohen, Willian Siprian, Maor Levi, Oz Bilu, Yarin Abuhatzira, and Matyush Dabo.