Former Player Calls for More Playing Time for Hamoudi Kanaan

Former player Islam Kanaan is advocating for his cousin, Hamoudi Kanaan, to receive more playing time with Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Hamoudi Kanaan recently scored and assisted in the team's 2-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva, a performance that Islam Kanaan believes proves his worth on the field.

Islam Kanaan stated in an interview that consistent playing time is crucial for a player to be dominant, noting that Hamoudi's lack of minutes at Be'er Sheva hindered his performance. He expressed excitement over Hamoudi's recent contribution and hopes it will lead to more opportunities.

Kanaan acknowledged the significant knee injury Hamoudi overcame, describing it as a difficult personal experience. He attributed the decision on playing time to the coach, while emphasizing Hamoudi's current physical readiness and mental strength despite high expectations and past setbacks. He hopes the club's management and coaching staff will continue to believe in Hamoudi's capabilities.

Reflecting on Hamoudi's exclusion from the squad against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Islam Kanaan expressed personal confusion and suggested that Hamoudi should seek clarification from the coaching staff regarding his status. He also commented on Hamoudi's frustration, including kicking a bottle, as a way of expressing disappointment when not being utilized, though he personally disapproves of such actions as a youth coach.

Islam Kanaan concluded by emphasizing that player stability requires several factors, including luck, and that Hamoudi's injuries have been unfortunate. He believes that with consistent playing time, Hamoudi is on a path that could lead to the national team.