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Maccabi Tel Aviv Struggles to Strengthen Squad Ahead of New Season and Super Cup Match

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First reported by Walla · Jul 15, 2026

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Maccabi Tel Aviv struggles to finalize transfers ahead of the 2026/27 season and the upcoming Super Cup match, with ongoing negotiations for key players and a likely unchanged starting lineup due to absences.

01Maccabi Tel Aviv has only signed Christian Blitz and Dan Glazer so far this summer.
02The team plans to start the same lineup as in the recent friendly due to many absences.
03Negotiations for striker Astr Sukler and Amir Saheti have stalled without resolution.
04No progress has been made in strengthening the central defense position.
05Manager Steven Vanharan is exploring additional attacking player options.
06Key player Ilay Varela is still on vacation after the World Cup.

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