Maccabi Haifa's last victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the league was five years ago, but somehow, the loss yesterday (Saturday) in Bloomfield was particularly disappointing, one that brought the champion to the ground. "We felt we were better than Maccabi Tel Aviv, we We still believe in it, but the burden of proof is still on us, "said players in Barak Bachar's team.
If at the beginning of the season the club thought that a very long staff would buy quiet in two frames, then a rethinking has begun regarding further strengthening.
Offensive player Omri Altman (free agent) has been named.
Earlier, the club had to make a decision regarding him, which is likely to happen in the coming days.
Bachar's roster has expanded this season, but the injuries have shortened him to dimensions that cause a major headache.
As of this moment, defender Ryan Strain is suffering from tenderness in the back thigh muscle, for the third time this season;
Muhammad Abu Fani was diagnosed yesterday with a tear in his meniscus and will undergo surgery on Wednesday (absent for 4-6 weeks);
Neta Lavie also suffers from a recurrent injury to the calf bone;
Dolev firecracker with tenderness in abdominal muscles;
Noble Omar suffers from tendonitis;
And striker Ben Shehar is due to return to training this week, after suffering from a hamstring strain.
BS is waiting for the champion in the Toto Cup final, Danny Maron
"It's bad luck. Were it not for the long staff - we would have been in bigger trouble," admitted Carmel, given the simply inconceivable list.
All this, while the crowded game schedule is expected to continue for the next two months as well.
In the meantime, on Wednesday, the Toto Cup final against Hapoel B'Shlosha awaits the champions. '' A (and some did not play at all), are in the 11th picture.
