Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Key Lineup Decisions Ahead of Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to host Red Star Belgrade in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round on Tuesday, aiming to continue their winning momentum after defeating Vikingur. This match marks the first without their star player Kings Kangwa, who was sold to Panathinaikos immediately following the second-round game. Consequently, coach Ran Kojuch is deliberating on who will fill Kangwa's role, alternating between Hamudi Kna'an and Eliel Peretz during training sessions.

In defense, Itay Rotman is favored over Jibril Diop for the starting lineup. Kojuch emphasized the importance of preparation, stating, "We prepare like every game. We understand the qualities of our opponent and their relative strengths. We need to prepare well and be ready." He also conveyed a clear message to his players, highlighting belief as paramount: "We talked about the opponent and what they do well. Belief is above all." The team is focused on overcoming the challenge posed by Red Star to advance further in the Champions League qualifiers.