Almog Cohen Aims for High-Paced Play as Beitar Jerusalem Opens Season Against Hapoel Tel Aviv

Almog Cohen, the new head coach of Beitar Jerusalem, expressed excitement ahead of his first match leading the team in the Toto Cup quarterfinal against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Saturday in Netanya. Although the game will not be played at their home stadium, Teddy, Cohen promised a "home-like atmosphere" and emphasized the importance of playing in front of their fans. He acknowledged the fans' trust as a significant honor for the players, staff, and management, calling the crowd the team's main source of strength.

Cohen outlined his vision for the team to play at a very high tempo, reflecting the style he wants to implement. He noted that the team is still in a pre-season phase but intends to push hard, avoid injuries, and aim for victory in every match. The Toto Cup marks the return of Israeli football after the Super Cup, and Cohen is optimistic about bringing joy to the supporters through strong performances.