Beitar Jerusalem Prepares Intensely for Austria Vienna Clash in European Competition

Beitar Jerusalem is gearing up for their European match against Austria Vienna scheduled for Thursday, with nearly 1,000 fans expected to attend. Coach Almog Cohen held a team meeting emphasizing the strength of Austria Vienna compared to their previous opponent, AEK Larnaca, highlighting the Austrian team's physicality, fitness, speed, and height, and stressing the importance of defending set pieces.

Cohen acknowledged that, like in the match against Larnaca, Beitar is considered the underdog but expressed the team's determination to prove they can compete with experienced European clubs. The coach has yet to finalize the starting lineup but is expected to make at least one change, with Yarden Shua likely to start instead of Jonbusco Calu. Striker Shon Weissman, who is familiar with several Austria Vienna players and the Austrian league, will continue in the lineup and plays a key role in team discussions and strategy.

The final starting eleven will be announced on match day. The team is focused on continuing their European campaign and demonstrating their competitiveness on the continental stage.