Changes on the sidelines
Though the season might be young, Sakhnin has had plenty of action with many twists and turns. It began when the Club appointed Brazilian boss Jairo Swirsky as Head Coach who didn’t last to see the campaign’s opening whistle leaving them back at square one. Felix Naim was handed the keys to the team after last managing Hapoel Kfar Saba. Now at the helm of Sakhnin, Naim will attempt to steer the ship to the championship playoffs for the second straight season and prove that he is a coach to reckon with in the Israel Premier League Ligat Ha’Al.
Comings & Goings
After participating in the championship playoffs last campaign, the Sakhnin side primarily stayed intact especially in terms of the Israelis. Mohamed Calibat and Israel Zaguri came to help out the attack while Giorginho went to Beitar Jerusalem. Yuval Abidor and Siraj Nasar also left the club.
What have they done so far?
Sakhnin has opened the season very well picking up 6/6 points beating Hapoel Acre 2:1 on Matchday 1 and defeating Hapoel Raanana 2:1 the following week. However, in Toto Cup action the Club did not fare as well drawing two matches while losing a pair of contests as well.
Under the Magnifying Glass
One of the most important players for Sakhnin has undoubtedly been Firas Mugrabi and this season won’t be any different. Following his return to Doha from Maccabi Haifa, Mugrabi has looked fantastic so far scoring once while picking up two assists. His lighting speed and quickness will be a lethal weapon against all of the Ligat Ha’Al sides especially when he feels at ease, which is what happens to him when playing for Sakhnin.
