Teen Sensation Orr Yan Goren Set for Israel Senior Squad Call-Up

Seventeen-year-old midfielder Orr Yan Goren, considered a rising star in Israeli football and currently playing for Barcelona's reserve team, is expected to be called up to the senior Israel national team for their upcoming matches in November. This decision follows the elimination of the youth national team from Euro qualifiers.

Coach Ran Ben Shimon plans to include Goren in the squad for the games against Kosovo in Pristina and Austria in Debrecen. Previously, an agreement between Ben Shimon and Olympic team coach Guy Luzon prioritized giving Goren significant playing time with the U-21 team as long as they had a chance to qualify for the Euros. However, after the youth team's draw with Norway and subsequent elimination, Goren will now join the senior squad.

Goren, who plays for Barcelona's B team, is highly regarded at La Masia and has been closely monitored by Ben Shimon, who acknowledges the faith placed in the young Israeli by Barcelona and coach Hansi Flick. The senior team's coaching staff is analyzing their performance in the recent campaign, where they secured only 2 points from the first 12 available, and will submit a report to the professional committee.

Despite the team's poor results, there is an effort to maintain optimism. The Football Association Chairman Shino Zuarz has stated that Ran Ben Shimon will continue as coach for the next campaign. However, it is understood that if the team finishes fourth in their group, Zuarz's commitment may be challenged.