Hapoel Be'er Sheva Optimistic About Injured Players' Return

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a 1-0 victory over Kiryat Shmona on Saturday, capping off a strong week that also included two league wins and a notable performance in the Europa League against Dinamo Zagreb. While the team achieved its goal of securing the points, coach Ran Kozuch expressed dissatisfaction with the team's play, particularly in the final minutes.

Following the win, the club praised Amir Ganah for his continued progress, with one player noting, "He continues his progress, no doubt the numbers will come." Fullbacks Guy Mzerahi and Pedro Amador also received commendation, described as "two fullbacks at the highest level."

Regarding player injuries, the team is hopeful that Itay Rotman and Lucas Ventura will return after the international break, which is expected to provide a significant boost for the upcoming schedule. Djibril Diop, who missed the match due to illness, and Joao Victor, sidelined by fatigue, are also anticipated to return after the break.

Coach Kozuch also addressed the departure of Itay Hazut, stating, "If it were up to me, I wouldn't have let him go, but he asked to leave. I couldn't stand in his way, it wasn't my decision."