Ludogorets Faces Key Player Absences Ahead of Europa Conference League Clash with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to begin its European campaign on Thursday in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, facing a challenging opponent in Bulgarian club Ludogorets. Despite Ludogorets being a tough adversary, there is encouraging news for Hapoel, who enter the match as underdogs. According to Bulgarian media reports, Ludogorets will be missing several key players for the two-legged tie against Hapoel. Four players are not registered for the matches: Caio Vidal, Eric Marcus, and Droy Duarte, with the first two sidelined due to injuries. Duarte, a Cape Verde international, will join the team later as he is currently resting after participating in the World Cup. Additionally, Ludogorets' new signing, Hossam Abdelmaguid, an Egyptian international who also played in the World Cup, will be absent as he is on vacation. These absences could impact Ludogorets' readiness and provide an opening for Hapoel Tel Aviv in their upcoming European fixture.