Maccabi Haifa Targets Aviv Salem to Fill Left-Back Injury Gap
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First reported by N12 · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
Maccabi Haifa is seeking to strengthen its left-back position after injuries sidelined key players Pierre Cornu and Linon Feingezicht until 2027. The club is targeting Israeli players Aviv Salem from Maccabi Petah Tikva and free agent Rotem Klar from Maccabi Netanya to fill the gap while preserving foreign player slots. Daniel Golani is set to return as backup, and Tommy Tsitsoushvili may be loaned out.
- 01Maccabi Haifa faces long-term injuries to left-backs Pierre Cornu and Linon Feingezicht.
- 02The club targets Aviv Salem from Maccabi Petah Tikva to reinforce the left-back position.
- 03Rotem Klar, a free agent from Maccabi Netanya, is also considered but has foreign offers.
- 04Daniel Golani returns from loan to serve as backup left-back.
- 05Tommy Tsitsoushvili is expected to be loaned out to make room.
- 06Haifa prefers signing an Israeli left-back to keep foreign player slots open.
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