Tiberias Faces Maccabi Petah Tikva With Depleted Squad in Toto Cup Clash

Ironi Tiberias will enter their Toto Cup match against Maccabi Petah Tikva this Saturday with a significantly weakened lineup. Coach Moti Krispil, stepping in again for the suspended Eliran Hodeda, will be without his two leading forwards, Itamar Shviro and Kais Ganem, both sidelined due to injuries. Shviro is dealing with knee pain, while Ganem is affected by groin discomfort. Samir Farhoud is set to make his debut in place of the absent strikers, returning after a suspension related to incidents during the State Cup final when he played for Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

In defense, the notable absence is Ondrej Bacho, who traveled abroad following the birth of his daughter and is expected back only after the match. Ivory Coast winger Nana is likely to start, aiming to impress the coaching staff and secure a contract for the upcoming season. Several youth players will also get opportunities due to the suspensions of key squad members Guy Hadida, Niv Gottlieb, Sambinia, and David Kaltins. Goalkeeper Ido Sharon will return to the starting lineup after missing the previous game.

The club aims to conclude the Toto Cup on a positive note and plans to appoint a professional-licensed coach before the league season begins. However, no agreement has been reached with any candidate yet, and time is running short.