Grant calls on Berkovic
Saturday, August 31, 2002
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Eyal Berkovic could be in Israel coach Avraham Grant's side to face Luxembourg next week.
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Berkovic back
Eyal Berkovic, who played 67 minutes of Manchester City FC's 3-1 victory over Everton FC today, has been included and could make his first appearance under Grant. Berkovic missed the coach's debut win in Lithuania through injury and is a ready-made replacement for the sidelined Haim Revivo of Fenerbahçe SK.
Injury blows
Also missing through injury are Avi Tikva, Arik Benado and Gadi Brumer. Their places go to Yossi Benayoun, Tal Ben Haim and Avi Stul.
Last chance for Grant
The match is Grant's last chance to assess his players before Israel kick off their EURO 2004™ qualifying campaign in the Group 1 tie in Malta on 12 October.
Israel squad
Awat, Strauber, Keisi, Harazi, Strul, Ben-Haim, Gershon, Rabah, Bachar, Badir, Zandberg, Banin, Abuksis, Tal, Berkovic, Benayoun, Biton, Afek, Udi.
