Hapoel Be'er Sheva Shapes Squad Ahead of Israeli Super Cup and Champions League Qualifiers

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is progressing with preparations for the upcoming season and the Champions League qualifiers, following a 3-1 friendly loss to Legia Warsaw on July 7, 2026. The club was not overly concerned about the defeat, emphasizing the need for perspective since it was a training match. The team conceded all three goals in the second half after substitutes entered the game, with starters including Guy Mizrahi, Jibril Diop, Mohammed Abu Romi, Amir Ganah, and Lucas Ventura leaving at halftime while the score was still level.

The club praised Joao Victor for his impressive ten-minute performance, noting his potential contribution to the team. Meanwhile, coach Ran Kozuch appears to be finalizing the lineup for the Israeli Super Cup and Champions League qualifiers, maintaining a midfield trio of Kings Kangwa, Ventura, and Eliel Peretz. The attacking front is expected to feature Amir Ganah, Abu Romi, and Igor Zlatanovic. Additionally, the club continues to seek a left-back and a foreign center-back to strengthen the squad.

Despite the friendly loss, the team remains focused on building a competitive roster for the upcoming challenges, balancing experienced players and promising talents as they aim for success in domestic and European competitions.