Hapoel Be'er Sheva Defender Matan Baltaxa Doubtful for Upcoming Champions League Matches

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to face Vikingur in their opening match as they aim to reach the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the first time. However, defender Matan Baltaxa will miss the first leg due to a muscle strain sustained during the final training session. His condition also casts doubt over his availability for the second leg, scheduled to take place at the stadium in Szombathely, Hungary. Coach Ran Kozuch will start the match with Eliel Peretz on the bench, a tactical decision by the coaching staff rather than injury-related. The team is preparing to overcome the Icelandic side as they pursue a historic milestone in European competition.