Maccabi Tel Aviv Struggles in EuroLeague as Pressure Mounts on Kattash
Maccabi Tel Aviv faces a mounting crisis in the EuroLeague after starting the 2026/27 season with a 2-7 record, raising serious questions about coach Oded Kattash.
Maccabi Tel Aviv has opened the 2026/27 EuroLeague season with a disappointing 2-7 record following a defeat to Paris, mirroring their poor start from the previous year. Last season, a similar slump nearly cost head coach Oded Kattash his job, but fan support and a subsequent turnaround saved his tenure.
Defensive struggles and recent losses
Recent weeks have highlighted deep vulnerabilities within the squad, including a domestic loss to Rishon LeZion, a heavy defeat to Red Star Belgrade, and a 99-91 loss to Paris. Conceding 100 points in Belgrade and 99 against Paris underscores Maccabi's current defensive liabilities in Europe's premier competition.
Contract complexity and financial hurdles
While questions regarding Kattash's future inevitably arise, parting ways with the coach presents significant financial and contractual obstacles. Having signed a lucrative three-year contract extension worth over three million dollars in April, replacing him mid-season would carry a heavy financial burden for the club, compounded by his strong backing among supporters.
