Agent Expresses Surprise Over Player's Exclusion from Hapoel Be'er Sheva Squad

Hapoel Be'er Sheva will face Maccabi Tel Aviv on Monday in a significant match at Turner Stadium, but five players from the reigning champions have been left out of the squad for professional reasons, attributed to the team's deep roster. Notably absent is midfielder Mohammed Abu Rumi, whose agent and uncle, Anis Abu Rumi, expressed surprise at the decision.

"I am as surprised as you are," Anis stated in an interview. "How can this happen? The coach is at the top of the pyramid, and I was personally surprised to see him not in the squad, but we look forward. It's not the end of the world for a player to be left out; we focus on what we do and hope for better." He emphasized that no one interferes with the coach's professional decisions and that the situation should not be sensationalized.

Anis confirmed that Abu Rumi himself was disappointed and confused about his exclusion, stating, "He said everything is fine and it's a bit disappointing not to be in the squad, that he didn't understand why, but that he respects every decision." The agent dismissed speculation that a potential offer from Russian club Akron had influenced the player, asserting that they had successfully distanced themselves from that matter to focus solely on Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

Despite the surprise, Anis stressed that Abu Rumi remains committed to the team, training diligently and focusing on Be'er Sheva. He acknowledged the player's importance to the team and suggested he could have been used as a substitute. However, he urged against premature speculation about future games or potential transfers, stating, "We move forward day by day and game by game. I say clearly: the kid is in Be'er Sheva, trains in Be'er Sheva, and is focused on Be'er Sheva." He concluded by downplaying the drama, noting it's not the first time the player has been left out of the squad.