Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Challenges as Key Players Injured

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is facing significant challenges early in the season with two key players, Lucas Ventura and Itay Rotman, sidelined due to injuries. Ventura is suffering from a minor hamstring tear, while Rotman has a collateral ligament strain in his knee. Both players are expected to miss the upcoming league matches against Hapoel Petah Tikva and Hapoel Kiryat Shmona, as well as the Europa League game against Dinamo Zagreb.

The club hopes both Ventura and Rotman will be fit to play after the international break, with their next potential match being against Ironi Tveria on October 10th. Coach Ran Kochav is adjusting his plans accordingly. Midfielder Yoni Stoyanov, who was slated for a loan move, will delay his departure for a few days. Several clubs, including Bnei Sakhnin, are interested in Stoyanov. He might even be included in the squad for the Hapoel Petah Tikva match due to other absences, including Eliel Peretz, who received a red card. Hamudi Kanaan is expected to return for the next league game.

In addition to these immediate concerns, Hapoel Be'er Sheva is also monitoring Maccabi Haifa midfielder Yarin Levi. The club is aware of competition from Beitar Jerusalem for Levi's signature and is prepared to negotiate a trade with Maccabi Haifa if they are open to discussions. Regardless of the Levi situation, Be'er Sheva is actively seeking to strengthen its squad with another Israeli midfielder and potentially another Israeli defender, following Rotman's injury.