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Almog Cohen Debuts as Premier League Coach Against Former Club Maccabi Netanya

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First reported by N12 · 23 minutes ago

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Almog Cohen debuts as Beitar Jerusalem coach against his former club Maccabi Netanya, spotlighting the tactical trend of build-up play in Israeli Premier League football. Analysis shows varying use of this approach among teams, with no direct link to success, highlighting its risks and rewards. Cohen’s team will test this strategy against Netanya’s strong attack in Saturday’s match.

01Almog Cohen debuts as Beitar Jerusalem coach against former club Maccabi Netanya.
02Build-up play involves advancing the ball from defense to create attacking chances.
03Analysis ranks teams by percentage of passes in their own half, with Bnei Sakhnin highest and Be'er Sheva lowest.
04No clear link found between build-up play frequency and league success.
05Be'er Sheva’s low build-up play reflects a high-press style requiring strong fitness and midfield.
06Build-up play is tactical, beneficial if executed well but risky without strong defensive cover.

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