Maccabi Tel Aviv Defender Asante Set to Return to Training Ahead of CSKA Sofia Clash

Maccabi Tel Aviv received positive news as defender Tyrese Asante, who missed the recent trip to Georgia due to illness, is feeling better and expected to resume training soon. The club hopes he will be available for their upcoming third qualifying round match in the UEFA Europa League against CSKA Sofia.

Maccabi Tel Aviv recently secured their place in the third qualifying round after a strong start to the season, including three consecutive wins and capturing the Israeli Super Cup. Despite easing their pace in the second leg against Sheriff Tiraspol, the team maintained control thanks to their significant first-leg advantage. The club viewed the slight drop in tempo as natural given their comfortable position.

The match also allowed Maccabi to reintegrate players like Liao Varela and give minutes to younger talents such as Noam Ben Harush and Elai Ben Simon. Isuf Sisoko and Roy Revivo earned praise for their performances. After returning to Israel overnight, the team is now preparing for the tougher challenge posed by CSKA Sofia, knowing that a victory would secure them a fourth consecutive European season. If eliminated, Maccabi will enter the Conference League playoffs as an unseeded team.