Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Hopes Dan Biton Will Play in Europe This Season

Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch spoke ahead of his team's upcoming match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, addressing key players and the team's performance. The team is preparing for a significant game in the third round of the Israeli Premier League, facing a strong and well-coached Maccabi Tel Aviv squad.

Kozuch expressed disappointment with his team's reaction to conceding a late goal in their previous match against Hapoel Haifa, stating they deviated from their principles and made the game too reliant on luck. He emphasized the need for increased concentration and responsibility during critical moments, recalling the team's ability to overcome adversity in past games.

The coach also discussed the challenges of managing a large and diverse squad, which includes many young players and foreign athletes. He noted that selecting the lineup for each specific game is a difficult task due to the abundance of talented players.

Regarding player Dan Biton, Kozuch expressed optimism about his recovery and potential contribution to the team. While respecting medical confidentiality and avoiding specific return dates, he indicated that Biton is progressing well according to his rehabilitation plan. Kozuch also revealed that Biton was registered for European competition as an additional player when space became available, stating, "I have tremendous hope that already this year he will get to experience even Europe, but it's not in our hands."