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Hapoel Be'er Sheva Replaces Starting Goalkeeper Ahead of Title Defense and European Campaign

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First reported by Mako · Jul 16, 2026

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva has replaced their starting goalkeeper Niv Eliasi with Marco Wolf ahead of the new season to strengthen their defense and prepare for European competition. The move aims to provide more leadership and stability after key defensive departures, with Wolf's experience and ball-playing skills seen as crucial for the club's title defense and continental ambitions.

01Hapoel Be'er Sheva replaces starting goalkeeper Niv Eliasi with Marco Wolf before 2026/27 season.
02Eliasi, 24, was primary goalkeeper but lost his spot after critical errors last season.
03Wolf, 29, brings experience, leadership, and strong ball distribution skills to the team.
04The change aims to stabilize defense after key departures and prepare for European qualifiers.
05Coach Ran Kozuch views Wolf as a better fit for the club's immediate competitive goals.
06Be'er Sheva seeks to return to European competition for the first time since 2022/23.

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