Beitar Jerusalem Confirms Player Returns and Injury Updates Ahead of Season Opener

Beitar Jerusalem continues its training camp in Bulgaria, preparing for the upcoming season opener against Hapoel Tel Aviv next Saturday. The team is scheduled to play its third preseason match on Thursday at 18:00 against Kosovo's Drenica. However, defenders Tomer Yosefi and Luka Gadrani will not participate in the season opener as they are not fully fit. Gadrani is expected to recover in time for the European matches against AEK Larnaca, but Yosefi's readiness remains uncertain due to an existing injury, potentially sidelining him for both legs against the Cypriot club. Neither player will feature in the upcoming friendly match.

Coach Almog Cohen has communicated to the players during recent meetings that he expects higher professional standards, even if the strongest lineup is not fielded. 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 pitch without pain. The conservative treatment recommended by Dr. Tomer Cohen appears to be effective, signaling a hopeful recovery for Yona ahead of the season.