The day after Barak Bakhar: Who can save Maccabi Haifa's season?

Following Barak Bakhar's resignation after a 4-0 defeat to Maccabi Netanya, Maccabi Haifa is searching for a new coach. Barak Yitzhaki and Omer Peretz are the leading candidates, both under contract. Other names mentioned include Sharon Mimer, Marco Balbul, and the possibility of an internal interim appointment. The team has conceded 20 goals in ten rounds.

A day after Barak Bakhar's dramatic live resignation, Maccabi Haifa is on the hunt for a new coach. Bakhar announced his departure in tears immediately after the 4-0 home defeat to Maccabi Netanya, stating the team needs a change. The article reviews the prominent candidates: Barak Yitzhaki, coach of Cypriot Anorthosis Famagusta, who reportedly has a release clause in his contract; and Omer Peretz, coach of Hapoel Petah Tikva, whose exit clause has been canceled, so a move would require agreement between the clubs. Also mentioned are Sharon Mimer, Marco Balbul, Guy Luzon, and Ofir Haim as additional options, as well as the possibility of an internal interim appointment (David Martan or Itay Mordechai). Alongside the search, criticism is raised about squad building, particularly in defense and the lack of a natural left-back, but it is noted that the position of sporting director Lior Rafaelov is stable. Maccabi Haifa has a break of about three weeks until the next match on November 28 against Bnei Sakhnin.