Unexpected Lineup Change Sees Almog Cohen Start for Beitar Jerusalem
Beitar Jerusalem is set to play against Hapoel Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium on Thursday evening, with a surprising change in the starting lineup. Almog Cohen has been included in the starting eleven, a move that deviates from the usual formation. Nabo Shudu, who has consistently played as the left-back in most games this season, will be on the bench.
In Shudu's place, Timothy Muzie will take on the left-back position. This marks only the sixth time in Muzie's career that he will play as a left-back in a league match. Beitar's coach is reportedly hoping this tactical shift will provide an advantage against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The decision to deploy Cohen, who prefers his right foot, on the left side of the defense is believed to be a strategic choice, possibly to counter Stav Turiel.
Furthermore, Sean Weissman continues to be a substitute, with Yugen Ansa starting as the striker. Jordan Shua and Omer Atzili will flank Ansa on the wings. Daniel Workman, Ziv Ben Shimol, and Boris Ino will complete the midfield.
This lineup adjustment suggests a tactical approach by Beitar's coaching staff, aiming to exploit specific weaknesses or strengths in the upcoming match.
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