Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Europa League Opener with Key Players Returning

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is gearing up for their Europa League campaign opener against Dinamo Zagreb, with Serbian striker Igor Zlatanovic potentially returning to the starting lineup after recovering from an injury. The team landed in Romania to begin preparations for Wednesday's match, which kicks off their Europa League group stage. Coach Ran Kochva is expected to make several changes to the lineup that played against Hapoel Petah Tikva.

Key players Miguel Vítor and Guy Mizrahi are also set to return to the starting eleven after being rested. However, the team will be without Lucas Ventura and Itay Rotman due to injuries, while Eliel Peretz and Jibril Diop are suspended following a previous match. Hamodi Kanaan and Zaahi Ahmed are being considered for starting roles, and Amankwaa Forson, who played against Petah Tikva, might start on the bench due to fatigue.

In addition to match preparations, Hapoel Be'er Sheva is also navigating the transfer window, which closes on Thursday evening. Three players are uncertain about their future: Roei Levi, whose destination is unclear, Yoni Stoyanov, who might remain with the club, and Itay Hazut, who could transfer to M.S. Ashdod. Currently, the club does not anticipate signing any new players before the window closes.