Maccabi Haifa midfielder Neta Lavie is expected to return to the team's roster in the upcoming league game against Hapoel Jerusalem (Saturday).
Lavi was injured in a game against Kriat about three months ago and was diagnosed with a crack in his calf bone, but since then, every time he tried to return, he felt pain and the club decided to give him a longer than usual rehabilitation time.
Now, in Haifa, it is hoped that Lavi is behind the injury and will be able to play again gradually.
In any case, the captain will not start in the squad on Saturday, but will only be on the roster and is expected to get minutes in the second half.
Defender Ryan Strain, on the other hand, is expected to start at 11, when he also returns from a hamstring injury.
Strain has played little so far following the injury, which has been repeated more than once.
The national team break allowed the Australian to work with the professional team on strengthening the muscle and return to full activity.
Contact Muhammad Abu Fani is expected to return next week for full training after surgery on the meniscus.
Abu Fani's recovery rate is faster than expected and he may be in the squad for the next round.