Hapoel Be'er Sheva Aims to Sign New Foreign Player Before Champions League Playoffs

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is preparing to face Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday at 21:00 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, following a 1-0 victory in the first match. The Israeli champions are eager to strengthen their squad quickly, targeting at least one significant foreign player addition before the playoffs, whether in the Champions League or Europa League. The club is specifically looking for a central defender and an attacking midfielder, though no deals have been finalized yet.

Yoav Koren is set to leave the team on loan to Maccabi Petah Tikva immediately after Tuesday's match, as previously reported. Approximately 250 Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans are expected to travel to the Marakana stadium in Belgrade to support the team. Left-back Matan Baltaksa will not join the trip, with new signing Pedro Amador likely to start in his place. The squad, led by coach Ran Kozuch, will hold a training session before flying to Belgrade to complete preparations.

Players emphasized focusing on their own performance rather than the opponent's fan presence or pressure, stating, "We need to arrive ready with each player at their peak. A bit of luck won't hurt. We have proven many things recently, and Tuesday will be another major test of maturity for us."