Bnei Sakhnin Faces Squad Challenges Ahead of Season Opener Against Maccabi Netanya
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Bnei Sakhnin prepares for its Israeli Premier League opener against Maccabi Netanya amid squad fitness issues and disappointment over new signing Norberto Carlos's performance and injury.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Bnei Sakhnin opens its season Monday against Maccabi Netanya in an away match.
- Several new signings, including Daniel Preskiv, are not yet match-fit for the opener.
- Ilai Hajaj is fit and included in the squad for the first game.
- The club is disappointed with Norberto Carlos's performance and injury status.
- No foreign player slots are currently available to replace Carlos.
- Coach Yossi Abuksis aims for a strong squad and a winning start.
Bnei Sakhnin is set to begin its Israeli Premier League season on Monday with an away match against Maccabi Netanya, aiming to improve on its recent Toto Cup performances. The team, coached by Yossi Abuksis, will contend with several squad uncertainties as some new signings are not yet match-fit. Romanian forward Daniel Preskiv, a recent addition, remains unfit and will miss the opener, while Ilai Hajaj, who joined last week, is included in the squad and available for selection.
The club is notably disappointed with the performance of Norberto Carlos, the Angolan midfielder and the first player signed this summer. Besides underwhelming displays, Carlos has suffered an injury that will sideline him for the upcoming game. With no current option to add more foreign players, the club faces a difficult decision regarding his future.
Ahead of the match, coach Abuksis expressed excitement about the season's start and the gradual integration of new players, emphasizing the desire for a strong squad. He acknowledged the challenge of playing away at Netanya and stated the team's intent to win. Defender Dmitri Kabra also shared optimism, highlighting the team's confidence after a recent victory and the goal to start the league positively for a successful season.
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