Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Make Seven Changes for Europa League Clash

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva will make seven player changes for their Europa League match against Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday, seeking their first win. Coach the coach is expected to rotate the squad significantly, particularly in attack and defense, due to injuries and player fatigue. The team aims to secure points despite playing without a home crowd, while also working to prepare Lucas Ventura for an upcoming domestic league game.

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva plans seven lineup changes for Thursday's Europa League game.
Coach the coach will rotate the squad, especially the attacking players.
Injuries to Idan Nachmias and fatigue of Miguel Vítor impact defensive choices.
The team seeks its first Europa League win after earning one point so far.
Club officials noted the high level of competition and the disadvantage of playing without fans.

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to host Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday in their third Europa League match, aiming for their first win after securing only one point in the initial two games. Coach the coach is expected to implement significant squad rotation, making as many as seven changes from the previous match. The entire attacking trio is anticipated to be altered, with Igor Zlatanovic, Zaahi Ahmed, and Javon East slated to start. Forson Amankwah is also expected to return to midfield, while Guy Mizrahi and Pedro Amador are set to play as fullbacks.

Defensive changes are influenced by the injury of Idan Nachmias and the fatigue of Miguel Vítor, who played a full 90 minutes on Sunday. Consequently, Djibril Diop and Itai Rotman are likely to form the central defensive partnership.

Addressing the upcoming fixture, Be'er Sheva officials commented on the high level of competition in the Europa League and the impact of playing without a crowd. "Every game in the Europa League is at a high level. We have drawn opponents some of whom are Champions League level, but we want to get points in every game," they stated. Regarding the absence of fans, they added, "Playing without a crowd is never pleasant, but it doesn't just hurt us, it will hurt the Belgians too."

In parallel, the club is working to make Lucas Ventura available for Monday's match against Maccabi Haifa, though his readiness to play, let alone start, remains uncertain. The projected lineup includes Ofir Marciano in goal, with Guy Mizrahi, Djibril Diop, Itai Rotman, and Pedro Amador in defense. The midfield is expected to feature Niv Yehoshua, Forson Amankwah, and Eliel Peretz, while the attack will consist of Javon East, Zaahi Ahmed, and Igor Zlatanovic.

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