Beitar Jerusalem Prepares for Maccabi Netanya with Jordan Shua’s Fitness in Doubt
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Beitar Jerusalem prepares for its 2026/27 season opener against Maccabi Netanya with captain Jordan Shua doubtful to start due to calf issues. Shon Weisman returns from injury, while the club awaits the completion of a transfer deal for Colombian midfielder Alexis Serna from Independiente Medellín.
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- Jordan Shua is doubtful to start Beitar Jerusalem’s season opener due to calf sensitivity.
- Beitar plans to use Shua sparingly to ensure full fitness for the next match.
- Shon Weisman returns to the squad after injury recovery.
- Jordan Cohen remains sidelined for the upcoming game.
- Beitar is close to finalizing a loan deal with Independiente Medellín for Alexis Serna.
- The coaching staff favors Serna after evaluating multiple candidates.
Beitar Jerusalem is set to hold its final training session on Friday ahead of its opening match of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season against Maccabi Netanya at Bloomfield Stadium. This game will be their first league match since their fixture against Hapoel Tel Aviv was postponed to the following Thursday. A major uncertainty surrounds the fitness of team captain Jordan Shua, who participated in training but continues to experience calf sensitivity. While he is expected to be included in the squad, it is unlikely he will start the match. The coaching staff prefers to avoid risking his condition and plans to use him only if necessary, aiming to have him fully fit for the next game against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Shon Weisman will return to the squad after recovering from injury, whereas Jordan Cohen will remain absent. Meanwhile, Beitar Jerusalem is awaiting finalization of a deal with Independiente Medellín for Colombian midfielder Alexis Serna. The club is eager to complete the transfer, which depends on agreeing loan fees and a purchase option with Serna’s current team. The coaching staff has monitored many candidates, and Serna has stood out as a preferred choice.
The expected starting lineup for the match includes Miguel Silva in goal; Nana Antwi, Brian Carvalho, Luka Gadrani, and Nevo Shudo in defense; Boris Ino, Daniel Vorko, and Noam Motta (or Ziv Ben Shimol) in midfield; and Omar Atzili, Eugene Ansah (or Timothy Muzi), and Jonbusco Calu in attack.
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