Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Omits Eliel Peretz Again Ahead of Crucial Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is preparing for a critical Champions League qualifying match against Vikingur, with coach Ran Kozuch making several changes to the lineup. Despite these adjustments, Eliel Peretz, a key midfielder for the team over the past two seasons and an important contributor to their championship win, remains on the bench once again. Peretz played 74 minutes in the recent 3-1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Champion of Champions match before being substituted by Niv Yehoshua, who has since retained his place in the squad for both games against Vikingur.

It remains unclear whether Peretz's continued exclusion is a strategic decision or a temporary measure. Notably, the upcoming match will be the last for Kings Kangwa with Hapoel Be'er Sheva before his transfer to Panathinaikos, potentially opening a midfield spot that Peretz and Yehoshua could fill together in the future. The team and fans await to see if Peretz will regain a starting role as the club advances in the Champions League qualifiers.