Beitar Jerusalem Defender Uri Dahan Excluded From Team's Upcoming Conference League Match

Beitar Jerusalem is preparing for its first match against Austria Vienna in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. Ahead of the team's flight to Romania, coach Almog Cohen decided not to include defender Uri Dahan in the squad for the match. This decision sends a clear message, as Dahan has become the fifth-choice center-back at this stage.

Earlier this summer, Dahan was informed that he is not part of the club's plans for the upcoming season and would likely struggle to get significant playing time. Meanwhile, Ironi Tiberias has approached Beitar Jerusalem with a request to acquire Dahan, whose contract with Beitar runs through the end of the next season. Although Dahan has received permission to negotiate, he is aiming to move abroad rather than stay in Israel, especially given the uncertain future of the northern club amid ongoing controversies surrounding it.

The club's decision reflects both the player's preferences and the coach's strategic choices as Beitar Jerusalem navigates its European campaign and domestic challenges.