Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Raanan Kuzuach Explodes at Players After Draw

Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Raanan Kuzuach reportedly unleashed a furious tirade at his players in the locker room following their dramatic 2-2 draw against Hapoel Haifa on Wednesday. The team conceded a penalty in the 95th minute, squandering a potential victory. Kuzuach questioned the players' responsibility and tactical discipline, asking, "Why did you go backward? Why aren't you following tactical instructions? Where is your responsibility? These are mistakes that must not happen."

Players described the outburst as unprecedented, stating they had "never seen Kuzuach as angry as he was after Hapoel Haifa." The team expressed disappointment with the result, noting that Hapoel Haifa secured a point through a long-range shot and a penalty, despite creating few other chances. The frustration was also directed at Kuzuach's own game management, with some within the club questioning his decision to substitute key players Javon East and Alon Paz, who were considered among the team's best performers.

The club is now focused on preparing striker Igor Zlatanovic for Monday's match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Additionally, midfielder Sahar Taha will return after serving a suspension from the cup final. Hapoel Be'er Sheva also plans to discuss potential loan moves with players unlikely to receive significant playing time this season. Players not in the squad for the recent match, including Roy Levi, Yoni Stoyanov, and Itay Hazut, are expected to be loaned out. With the return of key players like Zlatanovic, Adrian Hodor, Amankwah Forson, and Taha, other senior players may find themselves out of the lineup, leading to potential departures. The club anticipates that besides Stoyanov, Hazut, and potentially Ayalon Almog, one or two more players might be loaned out, as the competition intensifies for places in the squad.