Worry about Hapoel Haifa, after a Friday game without a win, this time a 1-0 loss to Maccabi Netanya last night (Tuesday).
Owner Yoav Katz talked to coach Elisha Levy and some of the players in an attempt to figure out what has not worked in recent games, but heard from them that they simply can not stop the snowball.
In yesterday's loss, the Reds were missing a number of key players: Alon Turgeman, Liran Serdel, Sacco Torre and Nisso Capiloto.
At the India club: "Without two players like Turgeman and Sardel who scored 12 goals from our 18 this season, it was almost impossible to score. On the other hand, we must not lose games like this, we got a goal of beach soccer, it was too soft."
Turgeman is not expected to be fit for the upcoming league game, at home against MS Ashdod, but in Haifa it is hoped that he will be available for the team next week in KS. Serdel, Tora and Capiloto are expected to return to the squad this coming Saturday.
Elisha Levy sent a message to owner Yoav Katz that they will have to deepen the staff at least another two players in January.
To that end, they will try to break free from the contract of brakeman Mickey Sirostein, who has not played since the start of the season.
Also, the release of another player or two to meet the safety net conditions will be considered.
The professional team is looking for a foreign left defender and another Israeli attacking player.
The name of Rotem Hatuel from Hapoel B'Shlosha has risen as a possibility to come, and in Haifa they will examine his professional situation in the Negev capital.
Elisha Levy.
Hapoel Haifa will look to strengthen its staff in January, Photo: Alan Shiver,
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