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Maccabi Haifa Considers Israeli Defender Hassan Hilu Amid Defensive Shortage
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First reported by Mako · 17 minutes ago
What happened
Maccabi Haifa is exploring options to strengthen its depleted central defense, including considering Israeli defender Hassan Hilu, amid injuries and player departures. The club is also seeking a foreign defender after a potential signing fell through and has loaned out young defender Tomer Lens.
- 01Maccabi Haifa faces a central defense shortage after key player sales and injuries.
- 0226-year-old defender Hassan Hilu, currently with Jubilo Iwata, was offered to Maccabi Haifa.
- 03Hilu has an offer from Bnei Sakhnin and is also linked to Maccabi Netanya.
- 04The club's deal for foreign defender Radinio Bulka has stalled, prompting a continued search.
- 05Young defender Tomer Lens was loaned to Ironi Kiryat Yam for the upcoming season.
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