Bnei Sakhnin Shakes Up Defense Ahead of Season Opener Against Hapoel Petah Tikva

Bnei Sakhnin is set to host Hapoel Petah Tikva on Saturday in a Toto Cup match for 13th-14th place, just one week before the new season begins. Coach Yossi Abuksis has made a significant defensive change by benching veteran defender Iyad Abu Abid. Dmitri Kavra, a recently signed center-back, is expected to make his debut for the club. With the return of Basil Khoury from suspension, Ahmad Salman is likely to start on the right flank. Modestas and Roboveys, both recovered from illness, will replace the injured Norberto Carlos in the starting lineup. Mohamed Abu Ria is expected to start instead of the suspended Ahmad Taha.

The club is determined to strengthen its squad before the season starts, recognizing that without three to four key new players, they risk finishing in the lower part of the league table. The focus is on acquiring a foreign striker and two prominent Israeli players to bolster the attack. Recently, Bnei Sakhnin was offered defender Itay Ben Shabat from Maccabi Netanya, but the club has decided not to enter negotiations at this time and is exploring other options.