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Eli Ohana Criticizes Maccabi Tel Aviv Ownership and Team Strategy Amid Early Season Struggles
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First reported by N12 · 10 minutes ago
What happened
Eli Ohana criticized Maccabi Tel Aviv's ownership and management after their 2-1 loss to Lugano, highlighting a lack of new signings and instability. He suggested owner Mitchell Goldhar's approach has changed, impacting the club's competitiveness. Despite early struggles, Ohana believes the team will still compete for titles.
- 01Eli Ohana criticizes Maccabi Tel Aviv's ownership and transfer policy under Mitchell Goldhar.
- 02Maccabi lost 2-1 to Lugano in the Conference League playoff, showing weak performance.
- 03The club has only three foreign players, down from eight in previous seasons.
- 04No new signings have been made; the team relies on free agents and delayed management appointments.
- 05Ohana remains hopeful about new coach Ofek Melika's potential impact.
- 06Maccabi Tel Aviv aims to compete for the championship despite current challenges.
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