Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Champions League Qualifier with Key Lineup Decisions

Hapoel Be'er Sheva arrived in Iceland under cool and rainy conditions ahead of their first Champions League qualifying match against local champions Vikingur. Coach Ran Kozuch is planning several changes to the lineup, including starting Mohammed Abu Romi in place of Roi Levi, who played in the recent loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Champion of Champions match. Additionally, Jibril Diop is set to join the central defense. However, the team remains undecided about who will partner Diop in defense, with a particular dilemma over the left-back position between Matan Baltska and Ofir Davidzada. This decision will also affect the choice of the other center-back.

The squad is boosted by the return of players Zehai Ahmed and Javon East, providing Kozuch with more options. Meanwhile, João Victor stayed in Israel and is undergoing a scan to assess the severity of a hamstring tear. These preparations reflect the team's efforts to optimize their lineup for the crucial qualifier against Vikingur.