Almog Cohen Urges Beitar Jerusalem Players to Avoid Complacency After Draw

Following a 3-3 draw and penalty shootout loss to Hapoel Ramat Gan, Beitar Jerusalem players received an extended weekend break and will resume training on Monday to prepare for their season opener against Maccabi Netanya next Saturday. The original opening match against Hapoel Tel Aviv was postponed due to the latter's participation in the Conference League playoffs. Before the break, coach Almog Cohen addressed the team, emphasizing the need to maintain focus and intensity. He warned that when players feel too comfortable, mistakes increase, especially under pressure, which has cost the team. Cohen also highlighted the prevalence of avoidable individual errors and stressed that players should self-reflect as the team plans to review and analyze game footage.

Injury updates revealed that Jordan Cohen's availability for the upcoming match remains uncertain; if unfit, Nevo Shado will start in goal. Shon Weisman and Adi Yona are expected to return to full training soon, while Gil Cohen will be out until early September and will miss the next game. Contract negotiations continue with Luka Gadrani and Brian Carvalho, with current agreements covering this season and options for the next. The club aims to finalize new contracts promptly despite existing gaps in terms.