Almog Cohen Comments on Omer Atzili's Instagram Story Jab
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen commented on a perceived jab by player Omer Atzili on Instagram, stating he wouldn't act that way but acknowledged the positive team atmosphere. Cohen also addressed player Yarden Shua's status, confirming he's in good shape and expected to start against Hapoel Ramat Gan. The coach deferred to national team coach Ran Ben Shimon regarding Shua's playing time with the national squad.
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- Coach Almog Cohen stated he wouldn't act like Omer Atzili but acknowledged the positive team atmosphere.
- Yarden Shua is expected to start for Beitar Jerusalem against Hapoel Ramat Gan after returning from national duty.
- Almog Cohen deferred to Ran Ben Shimon regarding Yarden Shua's limited national team playing time.
- Cohen expressed satisfaction with new signing Serna's adaptation and training performance.
- Beitar Jerusalem faces Hapoel Ramat Gan on Sunday.
Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen addressed Omer Atzili's Instagram story, which appeared to be a jab at coach Ran Ben Shimon. Cohen stated at a press conference ahead of the team's match against Hapoel Ramat Gan, "I wouldn't act like him, I don't believe in that way." However, he added, "it's nice to see the love between them and it's very important for the atmosphere in the locker room." Cohen also commented on player Yarden Shua's return from the national team camp, noting that Shua is expected to start after being on the bench for the last two games before the break. "There was nothing," Cohen said regarding rumors about his relationship with Shua, "Yarden knows exactly the process I see and expect from him, and he is in good shape."
Regarding Shua's limited playing time with the national team, Cohen deferred to national coach Ran Ben Shimon, saying, "I don't interfere with Ben Shimon, if that's what he decided I respect it, he's doing his job and I'm doing mine." Cohen also briefly touched on new signing Serna, stating that it took him time to adjust but he was satisfied with his performance in training matches. Beitar Jerusalem is preparing to face Hapoel Ramat Gan on Sunday at the new stadium in Rehovot.