Miller may keep the starting 11; Maccabi Tel Aviv sets strict price tags

Maccabi Tel Aviv flies to Georgia this afternoon for the return leg of the Europa League second qualifying round against Sheriff Tiraspol (Thursday, 19:00, Sport1). The impressive victory in Moldova last week allows the team to approach tomorrow's game with confidence, aiming to complete the job and advance to the third round, where the winner between Qarabag (Azerbaijan) and CSKA Sofia awaits. After a day of rest, the players return to training, and coach Kenny Miller is likely to field the same lineup that started the previous two matches.

Except for Kristian Bilic, Miller has a full and fit squad. Given that the 11 players chosen for the last two games proved themselves, the Scotsman has no reason to make changes. This means the defensive line will likely feature Itay Ben-Hamo, Ali Mohamed Camara, Raz Shlomo, and Roy Revivo. In midfield, Issouf Sissokho and Itamar Noy will start, while the attack will be led by Sagiv Jehezkel, Ido Shahar, Dor Peretz, and Sayed Abu Farchi.

At Maccabi Tel Aviv, they are aware of the significant interest from other clubs, but the price tags remain strict for the cup holders. Maccabi has successfully sold players in recent years for significant sums, such as Oscar Gloukh, Dor Turgeman, Daniel Peretz, Wesley Patati, and Felicio Milson. This policy will continue for current stars like Hélio Varela, Tyrese Asante, Issouf Sissokho, and Roy Revivo. Every player has a price, but the club will not sell its key assets cheaply.

Kerwin Andrade, on the other hand, is expected to be loaned to a foreign club to gain experience. Following last season, the Venezuelan midfielder's value is not at its peak, so Maccabi prefers to loan him out to help him have a successful season and increase his market value. About a thousand fans are expected to accompany the team to the match at the stadium in Batumi, which has become Maccabi's home away from home in Europe this summer.