Hapoel Be'er Sheva Loses in Europe, Faces Injury Concerns and Contract Talks

Hapoel Be'er Sheva suffered a painful 2-1 defeat in Alkmaar on Thursday, conceding a late goal after a strong performance. The club expressed significant disappointment, particularly with Djibril Diaw, who was blamed for both goals conceded. "Alongside good games, he makes recurring mistakes, and his instability greatly harms the defense," a club source stated. "We deserved at least a point, especially in the second half. We created good chances and need to learn from our defensive naivety. At this level, we will be punished for every mistake."

The team likely lost defender Idan Nachmias to a hamstring injury, with further tests planned upon their return to Israel. Rotman is expected to start against Hapoel Jerusalem on Sunday, with Amir Ganah, Matan Baltaxa, and Hamudi Kanaan also in contention for a starting role.

On a positive note, the club praised the performances of Zahai Ahmed, who provided an assist and played well before being substituted, and Manqouba Forson, who is showing improved form and contributing offensively for the second game in a row. Meanwhile, discussions regarding bonuses for advancing in European competition are nearing a resolution. After initial disagreements, it appears each player will receive a bonus as stipulated in their contracts, most of which include a clause for reaching the group stage of a European tournament.