Sabah Adjusts Lineup With Ksander Sabrina Starting 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 notable change by starting Ksander Sabrina for the first time since his loan from Maccabi Haifa. Previously, Sabrina had 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 had not scored 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. This tactical shift follows Sabah's recent two-legged tie against Aarhus, where they lost 2-1 away but won 4-0 at home after changing their formation. The match against Be'er Sheva will test Sabah's strategy and Sabrina's impact as a starter in this crucial Champions League qualifier.