Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Union SG Without Fans in Europe League Match

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva will play Union SG in Dusseldorf, Germany, without fans due to police concerns. Coach the coach called the situation "unpleasant and sad" but acknowledged the need to adapt. Key players like Amankwah Forson, Zaahi Ahmed, Igor Zlatanovic, and Javon East are expected to return to the starting lineup, while Lucas Ventura is out injured.

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Europa League match against Union SG will be played in Dusseldorf without fans.
The game was moved from Brussels due to local police concerns.
Coach the coach described playing without fans as "unpleasant and sad."
Several key players, including Amankwah Forson, are expected to return to the starting lineup.
Injured player Lucas Ventura will miss the match and remain in Israel.

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Following a dramatic victory against Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Be'er Sheva is shifting its focus to the Europa League match against Union SG, scheduled to take place in Dusseldorf, Germany. The game, originally slated for Brussels, was moved due to concerns from local police and will be played without any spectators.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach the coach expressed his thoughts on the upcoming match, stating, "I have watched many of the team's games and know quite a bit about Union SG. A very difficult challenge awaits us. Football is for the fans, and without them it is empty. It is unpleasant and sad, but we will have to deal with it."

the coach also commented on player contributions, noting his satisfaction with Igor Zlatanovic's performance and the need to give him rest in a league game. He indicated that decisions regarding several positions for the European match are still undecided, emphasizing the need for the entire squad. Amankwah Forson is expected to return to the starting lineup, replacing the injured Lucas Ventura, who remained in Israel. Forson, along with Niv Yehoshua and Eliel Peretz, is anticipated to form the midfield. Zaahi Ahmed, Igor Zlatanovic, and Javon East are also expected to be back in the starting eleven.

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