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Maccabi Haifa Owner Initiates Tactical Shift Back to 4-3-3 Formation After Toto Cup Losses
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First reported by Mako · 34 minutes ago
What happened
After two unexpected losses in the Toto Cup, Maccabi Haifa's owner Yaakov Shahar intervened in tactical decisions, prompting a shift from a three-center-back system back to a 4-3-3 formation. The change aims to improve the team's performance, with a focus on strengthening the wing positions.
- 01Maccabi Haifa lost two early Toto Cup matches, prompting tactical reassessment.
- 02Owner Yaakov Shahar actively participated in deciding to change the formation.
- 03The team will switch from a three-center-back system back to 4-3-3.
- 04Coach Barak Bakhar and player Lior Refaelov were involved in the decision.
- 05Nir Klinger stressed the need for two strong wingers to succeed with 4-3-3.
- 06The change aims to correct early-season struggles before the Premier League begins.
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