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Ongoing Story· Day 14

Foreign Player Excluded from Beitar Jerusalem's Squad Against Maccabi Tel Aviv

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Foreign Player Excluded From Beitar Jerusalem Squad Against Hapoel Petah Tikva

Translated & summarized from Mako by baba

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Beitar Jerusalem is set to play Hapoel Petah Tikva, with striker Giovane Kalo expected to be excluded from the squad. This decision comes as one of the team's foreign players must sit out, with Kalo being the likely candidate after Eugene Ansah was previously excluded. Several other players, including Liel Dar'i, Nevo Shdho, and Ravid Abergil, will also not dress for the match, with some seeking transfers. The team emphasizes the need to perform due to a deep roster, and some fans are reportedly planning to attend the match in opposing team's sections.

The story in 6 lines · by baba

  • Giovane Kalo is expected to be excluded from Beitar Jerusalem's squad for the Hapoel Petah Tikva match.
  • Eugene Ansah was previously excluded, and now Kalo is likely to be the foreign player left out.
  • Liel Dar'i, Nevo Shdho, and Ravid Abergil will also not be in the squad.
  • Some players are seeking January transfers for more playing time.
  • Beitar Jerusalem players feel pressure to perform due to a deep squad.
  • Some Beitar fans reportedly obtained tickets for the opposing team's section.

Beitar Jerusalem is preparing for their away match against Hapoel Petah Tikva, aiming to maintain their positive momentum despite being seven points behind the league leaders. Coach Shon Weissman is reportedly planning an offensive change, with Shon Weissman expected to start as the striker instead of Giovane Kalo, who is not anticipated to be in the playing squad. Kalo was summoned for the game, but one of the foreign players must be left out. Following Eugene Ansah's exclusion against Maccabi Tel Aviv, it appears Kalo will be the one to sit out this time, having arrived from Sweden. Liel Dar'i, Nevo Shdho, and Ravid Abergil will also not be in the squad, and at least two of them are considering moves in January to secure more playing time. Players expressed a sense of urgency, stating, "We cannot feel too comfortable, and Almog does not let us feel that way." They understand that with a deep squad, anyone not performing will be replaced. Dozens of Beitar fans reportedly managed to obtain tickets for the Hapoel Petah Tikva supporters' section, with some intending to enter without identifying markers.

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