Hapoel Be'er Sheva Plans Two Foreign Signings After Champions League Playoff Loss

Hapoel Be'er Sheva narrowly missed making history by qualifying for the Champions League group stage after conceding a last-minute goal to Sabah in Tuesday's playoff match. Despite the dramatic loss, the team, coached by Ran Kuzuh, will continue in the Europa League and aims to have a respectable campaign there. The club's transfer plans remain unchanged, with efforts underway to sign a replacement for Kings Kangwa, who was absent in the last two matches. Alan, previously reported by Sport Channel, is a leading candidate with an offer already submitted. Additionally, the coaching staff is seeking a foreign central defender, with Omar Gonzalez's name mentioned as a potential target. Two foreign players are expected to join within the next week and a half, before the European transfer window closes. Currently, Hapoel Be'er Sheva's squad includes six foreign players, leaving room for two more.

A key figure in the recent match was defender Jibril Diop, who replaced Vitor but failed to impress. Diop received two yellow cards, the first considered unnecessary as it was for time-wasting, leading to his sending off. Following his dismissal, the team conceded and ultimately lost the game. While the club did not blame him solely for the defeat, emphasizing collective responsibility, there is professional criticism regarding his inconsistent performances and reliability on the field. It appears Diop himself is aware of his instability, which affects his confidence and creates a difficult cycle to break.