Vigilance at Hapoel Tel Aviv ahead of the bottom match against Hapoel Kfar Saba on Saturday (15:00), where any result other than a victory may end Klinger's career • Premiere of Elisha Levy on the Greens' lines
Hapoel Tel Aviv players
Photography:
Alan Shiver
"The game against Hapoel Kfar Saba is about life and death," Hapoel Tel Aviv said ahead of Saturday's bottom match (15:00, Sport1) between the two teams below the red line.
The difference between the teams is only three points in favor of the Greens from Sharon, so the Reds define the game as such at six points.
Saturday's game is also critical for the future of coach Nir Klinger, who following the humiliation in the derby raised the option to end the contract with him.
However, since not all owners were in favor of the coach's dismissal move, the game against PSV became a kind of last chance for Klinger, with any result other than tomorrow's victory likely to lead to him being the one to pay the price.
The good news for Klinger comes from goalkeeper Ernests Stakus, who has recovered from a corona and is set to open between the posts.
Dan Azaria also ended his isolation period after being positive for the virus, and is also expected to receive credit in the lineup.
But that's not all, Dan Einbinder, whom the coach has wanted for so long, has signed a contract for a season and a half and has already arrived today to coach the team.
The midfielder is the second player to reach the Reds in the current transfer window, after the signing of Lidor Cohen.
By the way, the Reds are also diluting the squad and the one who finally left is Naban Kotlia, who signed yesterday with Hapoel Umm al-Fahm from the national league.
At the opponent, coach Elisha Levy will make his debut on the lines.
This will be Levy's third term in the KPS, and he said ahead of the game: "My entry was smooth and good.
We will continue to compete for the goals of the team, despite the situation we find ourselves in.
The upcoming game is an opportunity for some players to get the chance.
"Everyone who is at our disposal is aware of the responsibility, and we believe that with the right adjustments we can take points in this game."