Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Hapoel Petah Tikva Amidst Player Absences
Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the reigning champion, is preparing for a crucial match against Hapoel Petah Tikva this Sunday, following a recent loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv. The team acknowledges the game's significance, stating that anything less than a win could create a substantial gap at the top of the league early in the season, which was not part of their plans.
The team is dealing with several player absences due to injuries and suspensions. Eliel Peretz is suspended, and Lucas Ventura and Itay Rotman are injured. Consequently, Niv Yehoshua is expected to play as a defensive midfielder. Anouk Porsoon is anticipated to start, with Zahy Ahmed likely completing the midfield trio. Hamudi Kanaan is expected to return to the squad, and it's possible that Mohamed Abu Rumi will also be available.
Striker Igor Zlatanovic has recovered from injury and is set to rejoin the squad under coach Ran Kochva. Ventura's injury means Kochva will not have to leave a foreign player out of the matchday squad, allowing all seven foreign players to be registered. Following the league match, Hapoel Be'er Sheva will begin their Europa League campaign next Wednesday against Dinamo Zagreb.
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