Hapoel Be'er Sheva Midfielder Rotman Out for Weeks With Knee Injury
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is facing significant injury concerns following their 4-1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Midfielder Itay Rotman suffered a severe strain of the collateral ligament in his knee during the match and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, likely returning after the international break. This injury comes as the team also deals with a potential hamstring tear for forward Lucas Ventura, who will also miss an unspecified period.
The club is now looking to strengthen its midfield by acquiring an Israeli player, with Yarin Levi of Maccabi Haifa reportedly considered. However, no official offer has been made, and Haifa is reluctant to sell. Be'er Sheva's management 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 match against Hapoel Petah Tikva. Hamoudi Kanaan may return to the squad after Ventura's injury, having been left out of the previous game. Meanwhile, Muhammad Abu Rumi expressed surprise at not being included in the lineup against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Separately, there are reports that Hapoel Petah Tikva is close to signing Yoni Stoyanov, and Roey Levi might also depart the club.
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