Maccabi Tel Aviv Praises Coach Kenny Miller After 5-0 Win Over Sheriff Tiraspol

Maccabi Tel Aviv celebrated a dominant 5-0 victory against Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova during the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League on July 23, 2026. The club expressed strong confidence in their coach Kenny Miller, highlighting his exceptional connection with the players and his successful lineup choices despite the return of suspended players and Varrella. Miller’s leadership has already shown promising results early in the season.

Several key players, including Varrella, Christian Blitz, Tyrese Asante, and Elad Madmon, returned to the bench, while the team still awaits the arrival of a foreign striker. The club expects to add a foreign winger and defender soon. Forward Said Abu Farhi received particular praise for his continued progress and impressive performance, having scored two braces in two games. The club emphasized that Abu Farhi will remain competitive for a starting striker position even after the foreign striker arrives.

Other standout performers included Sagiv Yehezkel, who scored the third goal, and Roy Revivo, who contributed two assists. A club insider stated that with three additional foreign players and further reinforcements, the squad will become a "monster" and play even better. Meanwhile, in a related Europa League qualifier, Qarabag and CSKA Sofia drew 0-0 in Baku, with the winner on aggregate set to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in the next round.