Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Double Injury Blow Ahead of Crucial Matches
Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces significant challenges beyond their recent 4-1 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv, with key players Itay Rotman and Lucas Ventura sustaining injuries during the match at Turner Stadium. Rotman, a defender, suffered a severe strain of the lateral collateral ligament in his knee and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, likely returning after the upcoming international break. Ventura, meanwhile, appears to have torn a hamstring and will also be out for an extended period.
The injuries have prompted Hapoel Be'er Sheva to seek reinforcements, particularly an Israeli midfielder. Yarin Levi of Maccabi Haifa has been mentioned as a potential target, though no official offer has been made, and Haifa is reportedly unwilling to sell. The club had already been considering adding an Israeli midfielder even before Ventura's injury.
In other team news, Igor Zlatanovic is expected to be fit for the upcoming game against Hapoel Petah Tikva. Hamudi Kanaan, who was excluded from the squad against Maccabi Tel Aviv, might return following Ventura's injury. Moamen Abu Rumi expressed surprise at being left out of the previous matchday squad.
Meanwhile, Yoni Stoyanov is nearing a move to Maccabi Petah Tikva, and Roi Levi may also depart the club.
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