Maccabi Netanya Captain Karam Jaber Seeks Clarification on His Role from CEO Gil Lev

Karam Jaber, captain of Maccabi Netanya, accompanied by his father, met with the club's CEO Gil Lev to clarify his current status and inquire about the financial demands for his release. Since the arrival of Alon Azugi, Jaber has been sidelined, both during training camp and in some Toto Cup matches. In the recent match against Hapoel Petah Tikva, despite Azugi's injury and absence from the squad, right-back Amit Cohen was preferred over Jaber. Jaber has long been considered an undisputed player at Netanya, and the club expects him to demonstrate character and fight for his place in the starting eleven, especially given his status.

Coach Roni Levy is making some rotations, resting players like Oz Bilu and Beni Feldman, with Maor Levy set to wear the captain's armband. Bassam Za'arura will return to the starting lineup after missing the loss to Hapoel Ramat Gan due to suspension. Dennis Kolikov will start in place of Feldman, while Willian Siprian remains out of the squad, with his departure from the club seeming imminent. Aziz Watara's inclusion in the starting lineup is a surprise, possibly to increase his chances of being transferred. The forward line is expected to be led by Dor Hugy, Matheus Dabo, and Yarin Abuhatzira.

The probable lineup for the upcoming match includes Samuel Silva; Amit Cohen, Bakari Konate, Dennis Kolikov, Giorgi Morozov; Aziz Watara, Maor Levy, Bassam Za'arura; Yarin Abuhatzira, Dor Hugy, and Matheus Dabo. The team acknowledges that only a victory will secure advancement to the next stage of the Toto Cup.