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Maccabi Haifa Prepares Manuel Benson’s Return as Team Eyes New Foreign Defender
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First reported by N12 · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
Maccabi Haifa is preparing winger Manuel Benson’s gradual return from injury while seeking a new foreign central defender ahead of the new season.
- 01Manuel Benson is recovering from injury and expected to resume training gradually in Israel.
- 02Benson is considered a key and high-earning player for Maccabi Haifa.
- 03Defenders Yila Bataei and Daniel Golani missed the last friendly due to injury and fatigue.
- 04Maccabi Haifa is intensifying its search for a foreign central defender.
- 05Radinio Belker is unlikely to join the club, prompting further recruitment plans.
- 06If Pedro underperforms, the club plans to sign another foreign defender to replace him.
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