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

Mohamed Abu Rumi, a player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, was surprisingly left out of the squad for the team's match against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Monday. His agent and uncle, Anis Abu Rumi, expressed his own surprise at the decision, stating that the player did not understand the reasoning behind it but respects the coach's professional judgment. The agent confirmed that the player was focused on the team and not affected by a potential offer from Russia.

Anis Abu Rumi told "5 באוויר" (Sport 5) that while he was surprised, he accepts the coach's decision and that it is not the end of the world for the player. He emphasized that Abu Rumi had been training diligently and giving his all. The agent added that he had spoken with the player, who expressed disappointment but also respect for the coach's choice.

Despite the surprise, the agent stressed that the player is committed to Hapoel Be'er Sheva and is focused on the team. He dismissed speculation that a Russian offer was a factor, stating that they had managed to move past that quickly. The agent also noted that while Abu Rumi is a significant player for the team, he is not making a fuss about the situation and they will look ahead to future games.

Anis Abu Rumi concluded that he does not want to speculate on whether the player will be included in the squad for the next game and that they are taking things day by day. He reiterated that the player is concentrated on Be'er Sheva and that the situation is not dramatic, as it's not the first time he has been left out of a squad.