Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Player Injuries After Loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is concerned about two player injuries sustained during their recent 4-1 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv at Turner Stadium. Midfielder Lucas Ventura appears to have suffered a torn muscle and is expected to be sidelined for an unspecified period. Defender Itay Rotman also sustained a knee injury during the match and will undergo imaging, with the club hoping it is not serious.
In light of Ventura's injury, the Israeli champions are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing an Israeli midfielder. Yarin Levi of Maccabi Haifa has been mentioned as a potential target, though no official contact has been made and Haifa is reportedly unwilling to sell. The club had already been considering strengthening their midfield with an additional Israeli player, independent of Ventura's injury.
Meanwhile, Igor Zlatanovic is expected to be fit for the upcoming match against Hapoel Petah Tikva. Hamoudi Kanaan, who was excluded from the squad against Maccabi Tel Aviv, might return to Ran Kozuch's lineup following Ventura's injury. Goalkeeper Mohamed Abu Rumi expressed surprise at being left out of the previous game's squad.
In other team news, Yoni Stoyanov is reportedly close to joining Maccabi Petah Tikva, and Roi Levi may also depart the club.
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