Hapoel Tel Aviv Sidelines Two Foreign Players Ahead of Toto Cup Semifinal

Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing for its Toto Cup semifinal match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Sunday evening, following their qualification for the Conference League playoffs. The team, which has eight foreign players on its roster but can field only seven, decided not to include Emmanuel Boateng and Shanda Silva for this game. The club explained that this decision aims to rest both players ahead of the crucial Conference League playoff match against Atalanta on Thursday.

Coach Eliniv Breda is expected to rotate the squad but remains focused on the Toto Cup match, viewing it as a significant opportunity to reach the final and compete for a trophy. Douglas Aveso is set to be included in the squad and may make his debut for the team. Shahar Piven is likely to start as right back, while Daniel Dappa is expected to lead the attack.

Despite the rotation, Hapoel Tel Aviv is taking the semifinal seriously, emphasizing the importance of the match in their domestic campaign. The game marks a return to local competition after their recent European success.