Maccabi Haifa defender Pierre Cornu is unlikely to return to Israel until Saturday, ahead of the first-round match against Hapoel Petah Tikva. The Frenchman still fears the war in Israel and is under pressure from his family to stay close to them. Unlike other actors, Cornu is single and childless, so the pressure is mainly from his parents.
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The club explained to the player that he could return to France at any time if he felt unsafe, but that did not work either, however, as for the other foreigners, the club was given the green light that they would return by Wednesday. Captain Charon Sherry continues to address his personal problems in the Netherlands and hopes to attend as well. As for Angolan midfielder Kapomena Shaw, his fear of returning is great, but Haifa has received positive messages from him in recent days, since talk of a ceasefire began.
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In the absence of a left-back on Saturday, coach Masai is inclined to start with young midfielder Ilai Hajaj in place of Cornu. Midfielder Anan Khalili, who played three games with the senior team in a week, will return to Israel today and will have some recovery time. Only after he is examined by the physiological staff will it be decided whether he will play on Saturday.
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