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Barak Bachar Makes Major Lineup Changes for Maccabi Haifa Ahead of Kiryat Shmona Match
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First reported by Mako · 11 minutes ago
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Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar is making major lineup and formation changes for Tuesday's match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona following a derby loss, with several players returning from injury and others set to debut.
- 01Barak Bachar plans major lineup changes for Tuesday's Maccabi Haifa vs. Kiryat Shmona match.
- 02Tsunami and Nigel Lonwijk expected to feature, with Zohar Zasno likely benched.
- 03Pedro remains absent; Noam Shtifman and Sean Goldberg secure defensive roles.
- 04Bachar may use a three-center-back formation practiced over the summer.
- 05Manuel Benson continues treatment, with hopes for a timely return to strengthen attack.
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