Beitar Jerusalem Coach Almog Cohen Silent After Heavy Loss

Beitar Jerusalem's coach, Almog Cohen, opted for silence during a recent training session, a departure from his usual practice, following the team's heavy 4-1 defeat to Maccabi Netanya in their opening match of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season. Club officials indicated that Cohen's silence sends a clear message of dissatisfaction to the players, stating, "When Almog doesn't speak, the players understand he is not pleased. The message is clear."

The team is now focused on preparing for their upcoming match against Hapoel Tel Aviv. However, significant concerns remain regarding the team's defense. Key full-backs Yarden Cohen and Nana Antwi are both in doubt for the game. Yarden Cohen sustained an injury during warm-ups before a previous match, while Antwi was substituted after suffering a knock against Netanya.

Beitar Jerusalem is actively working to get both defenders ready for the crucial Hapoel Tel Aviv fixture, particularly given the offensive threat posed by Hapoel's wingers, Stav Turi'al and Douglas Owusu, who may start. The club hopes to have its strongest defensive lineup available to counter this threat.