Ironi Tiberias prepared to take legal action if tribunal fails to dismiss case
The team will appear on Wednesday for the first hearing in the 'infusion affair' and will demand the investigation be disqualified. Slobodan Drapic is among the candidates to replace Eliran Hudeda.
Ironi Tiberias is set to appear on Wednesday at the tribunal for the first hearing regarding the 'infusion affair.' As previously reported, the Football Association has filed a serious indictment against the club. If convicted, the team could face severe penalties, including a significant point deduction or even relegation.
Tiberias is currently gathering evidence and intends to challenge the proceedings at the hearing. The club plans to argue that the investigation was tainted and to emphasize that they have not yet been found guilty by the Anti-Doping Agency, thereby demanding the case be dismissed. Should the tribunal ruling prove unfavorable, Tiberias is prepared to take the matter to civil court.
Meanwhile, the team continues its campaign. This evening (20:30), they will face Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup. With head coach Eliran Hudeda absent—and the club anticipating a suspension lasting several months—assistant coach Moti Krispil remains in charge. Consequently, the club is in talks with potential replacements, including Slobodan Drapic.
Ahead of this evening's match, Krispil stated:
"From the game against Hapoel Haifa, I take mainly the second half, in which we played good and positive football, both in defense and in attack. We want to maintain that continuity against Kiryat Shmona. I watched their game against Maccabi Haifa and saw a team that is well-trained in its pressing game, constantly moving forward with quality and intensity. We will try to exploit their weak points to secure a good result."
