Hapoel Petah Tikva Coach Omar Peretz Expected to Make Two Changes for Beer Sheva Match

Hapoel Petah Tikva has finalized preparations for their Sunday match against Hapoel Beer Sheva, with coach Omar Peretz reportedly set to make two changes to the starting lineup. Stav Israeli is expected to return to a three-defender formation, while Avishai Cohen will continue on the right flank. Roey David, who came on as a substitute against Maccabi Haifa, is also anticipated to start, replacing the injured Frank Rivoliere. This lineup suggests Peretz will again opt to leave Shavit Mazal out of the starting eleven and play without a traditional striker, with Klai, Kimbo, or David potentially playing in a forward role.

Meanwhile, midfielder Guy Badash, who joined from Hapoel Jerusalem, has seen his role diminish, not receiving significant playing time and being left out of the squad for the last two games. Sources close to the player indicate the club is signaling his departure. In other team news, Ibrahima Konate, an Ivorian player, is expected to undergo medical tests and sign a one-year contract with an option for Hapoel Petah Tikva to purchase his contract from Ludogorets.

Additionally, Roey Zrihan or Itay Ben Shabbat are likely to replace Oral Dgani in the squad. Dgani is reportedly close to finalizing a contract with MS Ashdod, which would see the lower-league club assume his entire contract and pay Hapoel Petah Tikva approximately 150,000 shekels in compensation.