Beitar Jerusalem Adopts New Training Protocol Ahead of Conference League Match Amid Tisha B'Av Fast
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First reported by N12 · 7 hours ago
What happened
Beitar Jerusalem is preparing for its Conference League qualifier against AEK Larnaca with a new training protocol and lineup decisions influenced by the Tisha B'Av fast. Coach Almog Cohen will decide the starting lineup close to the match, considering players' fasting status. The club also introduced a five-physiotherapist system to prevent injuries and is trying to transfer midfielder Ailson Tavares, who prefers to return to Portugal.
- 01Beitar Jerusalem adjusts training schedule and lineup decisions due to Tisha B'Av fast before Conference League match.
- 02Coach Almog Cohen will decide starting lineup shortly before game, monitoring fasting players' fitness.
- 03New injury prevention protocol includes five physiotherapists per training session, inspired by German teams.
- 04Three physiotherapists traveled with the team to Cyprus; two remain in Israel for player rehabilitation.
- 05Midfielder Ailson Tavares has not joined the team in Cyprus amid ongoing transfer attempts.
- 06Beitar suspects Tavares' agents are stalling; club may release him for free if no transfer materializes.
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