The 0: 4 victory over Hapoel Ashkelon in the eighth round of the State Cup did put smiles on the faces of the Hapoel Tel Aviv team, but they also know that the much more important goal is in the league. When it is ranked above the red line only thanks to a better goal ratio, Nir Klinger’s team will be hosted by Maccabi Netanya on Saturday (18:45) in the 22nd round. “This is our real battle and the players are very alert,” the assistant coach stressed. Salim tastes.
The encouraging news for the Reds ahead of the important meeting came from the direction of Dan Einbinder. Despite the pain in the back thigh muscle, which also radiated to the knee, the knot has been able to train and is expected to open in Klinger’s squad. Although the coach did not practice his 11th, it is already clear that Eddie Gottlieb, who felt sensitive in his groin, will rest another game. Iaad Abu ‘Abid, who recovered from Corona, will continue in the center of defense alongside Sianda Kolo, who will return to the squad after opening on the bench against Ashkelon.
Another player who is expected to return to the squad is Danny Grupper, Who said ahead of the meeting: “I’m glad we went through a stage in the cup. It was important for morale. Now our whole head is in the league, it’s a game this season for us. We know what we want from ourselves and we will come and take the points.”
While Klinger’s back looks closed, the front gives the impression that there is a dilemma between Lidor Cohen and Raz Stein. The place of Osher Davida, Omri Altman and Shlomi Azulai seems guaranteed. By the way, after Sharaz Shlomo felt unwell, the club decided to check on the players who have not yet been vaccinated in two doses.
Estimated composition: Ernests Shtakus; Ben Bitton, Iyad Abu ‘Abid, Sianda Kolo, Danny Gruper; Dan Einbinder, Shai Elias (Emanuel Boateng), Omri Altman, Osher Davida, Lidor Cohen (Raz Stein); Shlomi Azulay.
