Beitar Jerusalem Confirms Player Fitness Ahead of Season Opener Against Hapoel Tel Aviv

Beitar Jerusalem continues its training camp in Bulgaria as it prepares for the upcoming season. The team is scheduled to play its third preseason match on Thursday at 18:00 against Kosovo's Drenica. The official season opener will be next Saturday against Hapoel Tel Aviv in a European competition match.

Defenders Tomer Yosefi and Luka Gadrani will not participate in the season opener due to incomplete recovery from injuries. While Gadrani is expected to be fit for the subsequent match against AEK Larnaca, Yosefi's readiness remains uncertain as he arrived with an injury and may miss both matches against the Cypriot team. Neither player will feature in the upcoming friendly against Drenica.

Coach Almog Cohen has communicated to the players his expectations for improved professional performance, despite the current lineup not being the strongest. Cohen expressed satisfaction with the players' hard work and commitment during training sessions.

Positive news came from Adi Yona, who, after four months of an ankle injury and stress fracture, has begun jogging around the field without pain. The conservative treatment recommended by team doctor Tomer Cohen appears to be effective, signaling a hopeful return for Yona in the near future.