Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Crucial Match Against Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the reigning champion, is preparing for a critical match against Hapoel Petah Tikva on Sunday, following their recent loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv. The team acknowledges the game's importance, stating that any result other than a win could significantly hinder their early league standing and aspirations.
The squad faces several absences due to injuries and suspensions. Eliel Peretz is suspended, and Lucas Ventura and Itay Rotman are injured. Niv Yehoshua is expected to play as a defensive midfielder, with Anor Forson anticipated to start and Zahy Ahmed completing the midfield trio.
Forward Igor Zlatanovic is fit and set to rejoin the squad under coach Ran Kozuch. Hamudi Kanaan is also expected to return, and Mohamed Abu Rumi might be included. Ventura's injury means Kozuch will not have to leave a foreign player out of the matchday squad, allowing all seven foreign players to be registered.
Following this league fixture, Hapoel Be'er Sheva will begin their Europa League campaign next Wednesday against Dinamo Zagreb.
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