Hapoel Be'er Sheva Aims to Secure Igor Zlatanovic for Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is focused on their upcoming league match against Hapoel Haifa on Wednesday evening, marking their first home game of the season at Turner Stadium since their July loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Champions of Champions Cup. The team aims to maintain their momentum against a strong Hapoel Haifa squad, recalling their last home encounter.

Young forward Amit Ouhana, who recently scored his first career goal, is expected to start again in place of Igor Zlatanovic. The club is working to make Zlatanovic available for the crucial match against Maccabi Tel Aviv scheduled for Monday. Competition is also high on the left wing, with Mohamed Abu Rumi, Amir Ganah, and Hamudi Kanaan vying for a spot, though Abu Rumi is currently favored.

In defense, coach Ran Kozuch is undecided between Miguel Vítor, who is returning to the squad, and Djibril Diop. Itay Rotman is slated to play alongside the chosen center-back. The midfield will consist of Lucas Ventura, Eliel Peretz, and Niv Yosua. Zahy Ahmed will be absent due to a suspension from the State Cup final brawl.

The projected starting lineup includes Ofir Marciano in goal, Guy Mzerahi, Vítor or Diop, Rotman, and Pedro Amador in defense. Ventura, Yosua, and Peretz will form the midfield. The attacking trio is expected to be Javon East, Abu Rumi or Ganah, and Ouhana.