Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Red Star Belgrade Clash with Key Defender Expected Fit

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is gearing up for its upcoming European league matches against Red Star Belgrade. The team recently returned to Israel after securing a spot in the league stage by defeating Vikingur. Left-back Pedro Amador, who arrived in Israel on Wednesday, is set to make his debut with the team in training and will be included in the squad for the upcoming game. Amador joins as a replacement for Helder Lopes, who ended his five-season tenure with the club.

Senegalese defender Jibril Diop, who was injured and substituted during the match against Vikingur, is suffering from a contusion in his quadriceps muscle. Despite this, he is expected to be fit for the two-legged tie against the Serbian side, which features players Mohamed Abu Fani and Louizos Louizo. Diop is considered the team's leading center-back following the sale of Or Blorian, making his availability crucial for the upcoming fixtures.

Additionally, Hapoel Be'er Sheva recently parted ways with Kings Kangwa, who transferred to Panathinaikos. Club owner Alona Barkat is reportedly prepared to invest significantly to secure a replacement. The club's focus remains on strengthening the squad ahead of the Champions League campaign.