Beitar Jerusalem Defender Luka Gadrani Out for Conference League Opener Against AEK Larnaca

Beitar Jerusalem will face a significant setback ahead of their UEFA Conference League qualifier against AEK Larnaca, as defender Luka Gadrani will not be included in the squad due to injury. Gadrani, who was a standout player last season, remains sidelined and is unlikely to travel with the team for the match scheduled for Thursday. The club hopes to have him fit for the second leg next week in Romania.

In addition to Gadrani, injured players Tomer Yosefi and Adi Yona will remain in Israel, while Ailson Tabarsh is also not part of the plans for the fixture. It remains uncertain if Yosefi will be available for the return leg, but the club is working towards his recovery.

This match will be Beitar Jerusalem's second of the season, following a 3-1 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv on Saturday after a penalty shootout in the European qualifiers. Jordan Shua, who missed the previous game due to illness, and Brian Carvalho, suspended in Israel, are expected to start for the first time this season.