Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Champions League Qualifier with Key Lineup Decisions
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is preparing for their Champions League qualifier against Vikingur in Iceland with key lineup changes and player returns, while assessing João Victor's injury.
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- Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces Vikingur in Iceland for Champions League qualifying.
- Coach Ran Kozuch plans lineup changes including Mohammed Abu Romi and Jibril Diop.
- Uncertainty remains over the left-back and defensive partner positions.
- Zehaï Ahmed and Javon East return to the squad, expanding options.
- João Victor is injured and undergoing scans in Israel.
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.
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