Maccabi Petah Tikva Captain Mohamad Hindi Faces Uncertain Future Ahead of Premier League Return

As Maccabi Petah Tikva prepares to open its return season to the Israeli Premier League this Saturday against Hapoel Kfar Saba, questions arise about the future of team captain Mohamad Hindi. Hindi played a key role in last season's promotion campaign, scoring eight league goals and previously contributing to the State Cup victory with a goal in the final two years ago. However, since the appointment of coach Ziv Arie and the departure of Noam Shoham, Hindi has not received the significant role or recognition he expected from the new management. In the recent Toto Cup match, Hindi was included in the squad but did not play, fueling speculation about his standing at the club.

Hindi is under contract with Maccabi Petah Tikva until the end of the season. Club chairman Avi Luzon has communicated that the club will not force him out and will continue to pay his salary if he chooses to stay. Meanwhile, Hindi is reportedly exploring other options within the Premier League. Although Hapoel Petah Tikva and Hapoel Tiberias showed interest, they have recently signed other defenders. Now, two teams aiming for promotion, Hapoel Rishon LeZion and M.S. Ashdod, have entered the picture, with Ashdod facing a defensive shortage following Ran Aturi's injury.

The situation remains fluid as Hindi weighs his options ahead of the new season, with his future at Maccabi Petah Tikva uncertain amid shifting team dynamics and competition for defensive positions.