Hapoel Be'er Sheva Strategizes to Avoid League Fines

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is preparing to host Maccabi Tel Aviv in a league match on Monday evening, with the team aiming to break a losing streak against their rivals. "It's time we started beating them again," one player stated, acknowledging recent losses in cup finals but emphasizing the team's current strength, especially at home.

In terms of lineup, Adrian Ograseanu is expected to lead the attack. Coach Ranan Kochav is deciding between Amir Ganah and Zahy Ahmed for the wing position. Igor Zlatanovic, who completed a full training session, remains a doubt for the squad, with a decision on his inclusion expected later.

The club has made a strategic decision to register only seven foreign players for league games, rather than the maximum allowed eight, to avoid potential fines from the league administration. This means one foreign player will be left out of the squad for each league match. The team may also sign an additional Israeli player before the transfer window closes.

A projected starting lineup includes Ofir Marciano in goal, a defense of Guy Mizerachi, Itay Rotman, Miguel Vítor, and Pedro Amador. The midfield is expected to feature Lucas Ventura, Niv Yehoshua, and Eliel Peretz, with Javan East, Adrian Ograseanu, and either Zahy Ahmed or Amir Ganah in attack. Forson Amankwah is set to make his debut from the bench.