Beitar Jerusalem Adopts New Training Protocol Ahead of Conference League Match Amid Tisha B'Av Fast

Beitar Jerusalem is preparing for its upcoming Conference League qualifier against AEK Larnaca with a new training protocol inspired by German clubs. The team held its final training session on Wednesday, a day before the match, and ahead of the Tisha B'Av fast, allowing players who choose to fast to prepare accordingly. Coach Almog Cohen plans to finalize the starting lineup only shortly before the game, depending on which fasting players feel fit to play. Cohen is still deciding between Gil Cohen and Liel Darai for the center-back position alongside Brian Carvalli, with a preference for the more experienced Gil Cohen. Boris's place in midfield is not guaranteed, and forward line decisions will depend on whether Sean Weiseman, Daniel Vorko, and Ziv Ben Shimol fast.

To reduce muscle injury risks, Beitar has implemented a new procedure involving five physiotherapists at every training session, similar to practices in Germany. Three physiotherapists traveled with the team to Cyprus, while two remain in Israel to rehabilitate injured players including Luka Gadrani, Tomer Yosefi, and Adi Yona. Meanwhile, midfielder Ailson Tavares has not joined the team in Cyprus as Beitar continues efforts to transfer him. The club suspects his agents are delaying negotiations without actively seeking loan or purchase offers. If no buyer emerges, Beitar may have to release Tavares for free to sign another foreign player. Tavares reportedly wants only to return to Portugal and refuses to consider staying with another Israeli club.