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

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is seeking to strengthen its squad with at least one new foreign player before the upcoming playoff stage of either the UEFA Champions League or Europa League. The Israeli champions are currently preparing for their crucial second-leg qualifier against Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday at 21:00, following a 1-0 victory in the first leg. The team is particularly focused on reinforcing two key positions: a central defender and an attacking midfielder, though no final signings have been confirmed yet.

Ahead of the match in Belgrade, about 250 Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans are expected to travel to support the team at the Marakana stadium. Defender Matan Baltaksa will not be present, with new signing Pedro Amador likely to start in his place. The squad will hold a training session before flying to Belgrade to finalize preparations.

Additionally, midfielder Yoav Koren is set to be loaned to Maccabi Petah Tikva immediately after Tuesday's game. Players expressed a focused mindset, emphasizing the importance of self-preparation and maturity for the upcoming challenge, acknowledging the pressure but aiming to perform at their best. The club's coach, Ran Kozuch, will have almost the full squad available except for Baltaksa.

This strategic move to add a significant foreign player reflects Hapoel Be'er Sheva's ambition to advance further in European competitions this season.