Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces CSKA Sofia With Several Key Changes in Europa League Qualifier
Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to face CSKA Sofia on Thursday at 19:00 in Batumi during the third qualifying round of the Europa League. The Israeli club will compete with a depleted squad as coach Kenny Miller plans to make several changes to the lineup. Notably, two senior defenders, Roy Revivo, who is in advanced talks with a Spanish club, and injured Sagiv Yehezkel, will be absent. Their positions are expected to be filled by Shahar Rosen and Itay Ben Hamo.
The midfield will feature Issouf Sissoko, Dor Peretz, and Itamar Noy, while the wings will be manned by Ido Shahar and Helio Varela. Up front, Said Abu Farhi will lead the attack, with new signing Astrit Sokler likely to start on the bench. Players expressed confidence despite the challenges, acknowledging that CSKA Sofia presents a tougher test than Sheriff Tiraspol but affirming their belief in securing a win and advancing.
The probable starting lineup includes Ofek Malika; Itay Ben Hamo, Raz Shlomo, Mohamed Ali Kamara, Shahar Rosen; Issouf Sissoko, Itamar Noy, Dor Peretz; Ido Shahar, Helio Varela, and Said Abu Farhi.
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