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Maccabi Haifa Worried Over Benson Injury After Toto Cup Loss to Hapoel Jerusalem
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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Maccabi Haifa is concerned about their poor performance and Manuel Benson's injury following a 1-0 Toto Cup loss to Hapoel Jerusalem. The club is under pressure to improve before the season opener against Hapoel Ramat Gan, viewing that match as crucial. Benson's injury severity will be determined by scans, with the club considering signing another foreign player if needed.
- 01Maccabi Haifa lost 1-0 to Hapoel Jerusalem in Toto Cup ranking matches, raising concerns.
- 02Coach Barak Bachar admitted pressure after the team's poor performance.
- 03New signings Tsunami and Nigel Lonwijk have yet to prove themselves due to missing training camp.
- 04Manuel Benson's injury is serious enough to worry the club; scans will clarify severity.
- 05The club may sign another foreign player if Benson's injury is severe.
- 06The season opener against Hapoel Ramat Gan is deemed critical, with a win essential.
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