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Maccabi Haifa Struggles Defensively with Multiple Heavy Losses in 2026 Season

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First reported by N12 · 15 minutes ago

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Maccabi Haifa is enduring a difficult 2026 season defensively, conceding three or more goals in eight of their last 20 games, including heavy losses to several teams. Despite coach Barak Bachar's pre-season commitment to improving defense, the team continues to struggle, raising concerns about their performance and preparation.

01Maccabi Haifa conceded three or more goals in eight of their last 20 matches in 2026.
02They suffered heavy defeats including 4-1 to Maccabi Netanya and 4-0 to Hapoel Tel Aviv.
03Coach Barak Bachar aimed to improve defense without losing offensive style before the season.
04The team trailed 3-0 at halftime against Kiryat Shmona in their latest match.
05Defensive struggles continue despite pre-season promises, causing concern for upcoming competitions.
06The poor defensive record marks a troubling start to the 2026 season for Haifa.

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