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. This unusual quiet from the coach sent a clear message to the players that he was displeased with their performance, according to club sources. The team is now focused on regrouping for their upcoming match against Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Adding to the team's concerns are potential defensive absences. Senior full-backs Yarden Cohen and Nana Antwi are both in doubt for the crucial game. Yarden Cohen sustained an injury during warm-ups before a previous match against Austria Vienna, while Antwi was substituted after suffering a leg injury during the loss to Netanya. Efforts are underway to get both players fit in time for the Hapoel Tel Aviv clash.

The club hopes to have both defenders available, particularly given the offensive threat posed by Hapoel Tel Aviv's wingers, Stav Touri'el and Douglas Owusu, who may feature in the starting lineup. The team will resume preparations on Tuesday.