Thousands of Beitar Jerusalem Fans Expected in Romania for Conference League Match

Beitar Jerusalem has begun preparations for their upcoming match against Austria Vienna on Thursday in Romania, the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. Coach Almog Cohen emphasized to his players the need for improved performance, harder work, and smarter play to advance. Due to complaints about the pitch quality at their 'home' stadium in Ploiești, the club plans to request the grass be cut shorter within UEFA regulations to improve ball control and reduce slipping.

Players Luka Gadrani and Tomer Yosefi have returned to the squad but are unlikely to play in the first match as they are still recovering from injuries. They are expected to have more playing time in the second leg. Forward Jordan Shua reported feeling better after recovering from a virus over the weekend. Former Austria Vienna player Sean Weisman shared insights about the opponent’s strengths and the atmosphere at their home stadium in Vienna.

Beitar has also requested airlines to increase flights to Romania, anticipating around 4,000 fans to travel and support the team. Austria Vienna fans will be allocated only 750 tickets in line with UEFA regulations, with a similar allocation expected for Beitar fans in the return leg. The club is optimistic about the fan turnout and the team’s chances moving forward in the competition.