Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash with Victor Expected to Play

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is gearing up for the upcoming Super Cup match against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday while also preparing for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League against Icelandic club Vikingur Reykjavik. The team is divided in opinion regarding Vikingur's qualification, with some surprised by their advancement and others considering them a stronger opponent than Hungarian club Győr. The coaching staff emphasizes the difficulty of the upcoming matches, noting Vikingur's strong form and the need for full focus and readiness.

Regarding the Super Cup, coach Ran Kozuch considered starting with new Brazilian signing João Victor, but since he is not yet fully fit, Victor is expected to begin on the bench and be gradually integrated during the game. Roee Levi is likely to start in Victor's place. Be'er Sheva will be missing several key players due to suspensions, including Jabon East, Zahi Ahmad, Mohammed Abu Romi, Samir Farhoud, and Hamudi Kna'an.

The club has also seen several departures, with players Shay Elias, Helder Lopes, and Or Blorian leaving, while Niv Eliasi and Ilon Almog remain but are not in the current plans. New additions alongside Victor include Niv Yehoshua, Marko Wolf, and Itay Rotman. The team is focused on both the domestic and European challenges ahead.