Hapoel Ramat Gan Prepares for Premier League Return Without Captain Zuta

Hapoel Ramat Gan is set to make its return to the Israeli Premier League with an away match against Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium on Saturday. The team will be led by new coach Masai Dago, who faces his former club, which he previously guided to second place in the league standings. Ramat Gan will be without their captain, Zuta, who was sent off during stoppage time in their last match against Beitar Jerusalem. Additionally, new signing Matan Hozaz, who joined the team this week, will not be included in the squad for this match and will be gradually integrated into the team.

In Zuta's absence, Marcio Silva will start in central defense, replacing the suspended Portuguese defender. Another notable change is the inclusion of Getatchu Yablo, who will make his Premier League debut against his former club, Maccabi Haifa. Maxim Plakuschenko, also a former Haifa player, is expected to lead the midfield. The anticipated starting lineup includes Amit Reif as goalkeeper; defenders Getatchu Yablo, Omer Yitzhak, Marcio Silva, and Pard Ibrahim; midfielders Sergej Mihailovic, Christopher Boniface, and Maxim Plakuschenko; and forwards Luan Campos, David Asanka, and Marius Novaisi, with Idan Barness as a substitute.