Beitar Jerusalem Adopts New Training Protocol Ahead of Conference League Match Amid Tisha B'Av Fast
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Beitar Jerusalem is preparing for its Conference League qualifier against AEK Larnaca with a new training protocol and lineup decisions influenced by the Tisha B'Av fast. Coach Almog Cohen will decide the starting lineup close to the match, considering players' fasting status. The club also introduced a five-physiotherapist system to prevent injuries and is trying to transfer midfielder Ailson Tavares, who prefers to return to Portugal.
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- Beitar Jerusalem adjusts training schedule and lineup decisions due to Tisha B'Av fast before Conference League match.
- Coach Almog Cohen will decide starting lineup shortly before game, monitoring fasting players' fitness.
- New injury prevention protocol includes five physiotherapists per training session, inspired by German teams.
- Three physiotherapists traveled with the team to Cyprus; two remain in Israel for player rehabilitation.
- Midfielder Ailson Tavares has not joined the team in Cyprus amid ongoing transfer attempts.
- Beitar suspects Tavares' agents are stalling; club may release him for free if no transfer materializes.
Beitar Jerusalem is preparing for its upcoming Conference League qualifier against AEK Larnaca with a new training approach influenced by practices in Germany. Ahead of the match scheduled for Thursday, the team held its final training session on Wednesday, moved earlier to accommodate players observing the Tisha B'Av fast. Coach Almog Cohen plans to finalize the starting lineup only shortly before the game, assessing which fasting players feel fit to play. Cohen is still deciding between Gil Cohen and Liel Darai for the center-back position alongside Brian Carvalli, with a preference for the more experienced Gil Cohen. Boris's place in midfield is not guaranteed, and forward line decisions depend on whether players Sean Weisman, Daniel Vorko, and Ziv Ben Shimol choose to fast.
To reduce muscle injury risks, Beitar has implemented a new protocol involving five physiotherapists at every training session, mirroring a German model. Three physiotherapists traveled with the team to Cyprus, while two remain in Israel to rehabilitate injured players including Luka Gadrani, Tomer Yossefi, and Adi Yona. Meanwhile, midfielder Ailson Tavares has not joined the Cyprus trip as the club continues efforts to transfer him. However, Beitar suspects his agents are delaying negotiations without actively seeking loan or purchase offers. If no buyer emerges, the club may have to release Tavares for free to sign another foreign player. Tavares reportedly only wants to return to Portugal and refuses to consider staying with another Israeli team.
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