On-Loan Midfielder Ilai Hagag Vows Loyalty to Beitar Jerusalem

Ilai Hagag, currently on loan to Bnei Sakhnin, has expressed his strong desire to return to his parent club, Beitar Jerusalem. Hagag stated, "I belong to Beitar, I want to return to them." He also indicated that if he scores against Beitar Jerusalem in their upcoming match, he will refrain from celebrating.

Bnei Sakhnin is set to host Beitar Jerusalem on Monday, with an estimated 3,000 fans expected to attend. Sakhnin is aiming for their first win of the season under new coach Yossi Abukasis. The team has been practicing with a four-man defense but is expected to deploy three center-backs despite Uri Dahan's ineligibility to play against Beitar Jerusalem. Maroun Gantos, Iyad Abu Abid, and Amit Kardi are slated to start in central defense, with Ahmed Salman on the right flank and Sana Gomes on the left.

In midfield, there is a competition between Mustafa Sheik Yousef and Ahmed Taha. Motas Gorbius and Ilai Hagag are expected to retain their starting positions, while Antonio Sefer, who was practiced in the starting lineup, may come off the bench. Matthey Kodjo and Basil Khouri will lead the attack in the absence of the injured Daniel Fares. Club chairman Khaled Duki was present at the final training session, and there is palpable excitement within Sakhnin for the game.

Hagag added, "I am focused on Sakhnin, we want to win. The professional staff has prepared us well, and we are not worried about not winning in the first two rounds." He reiterated his commitment to Sakhnin for the current match while emphasizing his ultimate goal of returning to Beitar Jerusalem.