Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Eliel Peretz Emerges as Key Playmaker Ahead of Champions League Playoff

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to face Sabah in the UEFA Champions League playoff on Wednesday at 20:00 on SPORT5. Ahead of the match, attention is focused on Eliel Peretz, a crucial player for the Israeli champions over the past two seasons. Peretz has significantly improved his game, demonstrating mobility, strong game understanding, and precision in passing, rarely making mistakes. Despite starting the season on the bench, he secured his place in the starting lineup in both matches against Red Star Belgrade.

Peretz provides stability and calm for coach Ran Kozuch in midfield, effectively acting as an on-field coach. His technical skills and game intelligence have become even more vital following the departure of Kings Kangwa, as Peretz is expected to take a more dominant role in the attacking midfield. While Lucas Ventura and Niv Yehoshua focus on defensive duties, Peretz is the primary playmaker, responsible for creating scoring opportunities.

Last season, Peretz scored seven goals and assisted five in the Israeli Premier League, including setting up a goal for Javon East against Red Star Belgrade. With a strong attacking trio of Zahy Ahmad, Javon East, and Igor Zlatanovic ahead of him, Peretz is tasked with orchestrating the offense from midfield. Fans and analysts express confidence in Hapoel Be'er Sheva and coach Kozuch, hoping for a successful Champions League campaign starting with Wednesday's match.