Sabah Starts Kassandra Sabrina Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champions League Playoff

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to face Sabah in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff on Wednesday. Be'er Sheva maintained the same lineup from their previous match, while Sabah made a significant change by starting Kassandra Sabrina for the first time since his loan from Maccabi Haifa. Sabrina had previously come off the bench in all seven matches he played for Sabah, scoring in a 4-0 win over Aarhus in the third qualifying round and assisting in the league opener against Kapaz. However, he did not score in two prior league matches against Be'er Sheva.

Sabah's coach opted for a faster lineup, anticipating that Be'er Sheva would dominate possession. In their recent two-legged tie against Aarhus, Sabah lost 2-1 away but won 4-0 at home after adjusting their formation between matches. This strategic shift may indicate Sabah's approach against Be'er Sheva in the upcoming playoff encounter.