Beitar Jerusalem's Yarden Cohen Injured in Warm-Up, Replaced Before Conference League Playoff Match

Beitar Jerusalem faced a setback just before their Conference League playoff match against Austria Vienna on August 13, 2026, when left-back Yarden Cohen was injured during the warm-up and had to be replaced. Cohen, who was expected to start the game, was substituted by Nevo Shado, with Almog Cohen making the lineup change. The club is hopeful that Cohen's injury is not serious, as he is a key player and the team's regular starting left-back. Cohen joined Beitar Jerusalem from Maccabi Petah Tikva last summer and quickly became an important starter during the previous season, completing 90 minutes in nearly every match he played. He finished last season with 4 goals and 4 assists in 33 appearances for the capital club.