Bnei Sakhnin Admits Team Is Unprepared for Upcoming League Season

Bnei Sakhnin suffered their second defeat in the Toto Cup campaign on Saturday, losing 2-1 to Hapoel Haifa in Doha after conceding a late goal. Coach Yossi Abuksis fielded his strongest available lineup but relied mostly on young substitutes. Recent signings Dmitri Kabra, Mostafa Sheikh Yosef, and Loui Khalaf were not included in the squad, while Jobier Boushank missed most training sessions last week and remains unavailable. The club expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, viewing the current results as a continuation of last season's struggles.

To strengthen the squad, Bnei Sakhnin plans to add a foreign striker or right-back, depending on whether a suitable Israeli candidate is found for the latter position. Additionally, the club aims to recruit three to four more Israeli players. After the match, club representatives acknowledged, "We are not ready for the league. Although this is only the Toto Cup, it is the time to test the lineup ahead of the league, and we hope to improve soon."

Coach Abuksis tested right-back Roy Herman, who did not impress, while substitute Mohamed Gnanama contributed to the equalizing goal and is expected to receive more opportunities in the league. The club is actively working to resolve player availability issues and enhance the roster before the league season begins.