In the days when they were repaired, Maccabi Tel Aviv would let its sub-players play in the state cup.
But this season the trophy is probably the only title the Yellows can win, and therefore, the trophy holder will not take lightly in her game tonight against Kiryat Shmona.
Coach Mladen Krestajic is likely to make two or at most three changes to the squad, compared to the 11 they started in the win over Beer Sheva.
Maur Kandil could replace Andre Geralds on defense.
Stifa Fritza and Brandli Kwas, who are not counted by the Serbian coach, are in the squad picture.
If one of the two foreigners gets a place in the squad this might be a kind of last chance for him to change his dilapidated situation at the club.
"A game in Kiryat Shmona is always a big mine, but we have to go through a stage," said Maccabi, which will be missing the injured Ayalon Almog and Luis Hernandez, who is infected with Corona.
Eyal Golsa is recovering and fit to cope.
Great vigilance in Kish Urban ahead of the quarterfinals of the cup against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Coach Slobodan Drapic will not change lineup and will continue with two strikers, Morgan Fryer and Itamar Shabiru.
"The team got used to the method and plays it excellently. It doesn't matter if it's Maccabi Tel Aviv or another big team, we believe in what Slobo has created here," said players ahead of the game.
In terms of lineup, Drapic is likely to bring Samuel Brown back to 11, replacing Julius Souka.
Alaa Jafar is expected to return to the defensive position in place of Nir Drori.
Beyond that, no changes are expected from the team that defeated Hapoel Nof Hagalil 2: 6.
"We are facing one of the best teams in the league, which just a few days ago beat the leader," Drapich said ahead of the quarter-finals, adding: "At the same time, we play at home, in a game where only victory is possible. We will do whatever it takes to get through a stage." .
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