Almog Cohen Risks Losing Key Beitar Jerusalem Players Over Intensity Dispute
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Walla · Aug 10, 2026
What happened
Beitar Jerusalem must overturn a 2-1 loss to Austria Vienna in Thursday's away leg to reach the playoffs. Debate arose over coach Almog Cohen's handling of star players Omer Atzili and Yarden Shua, with concerns that his strict approach to their intensity and early substitutions might risk losing them. Former striker Itay Shechter warned Cohen against undermining key players' confidence, while coach Nir Klinger urged the stars to raise their intensity to avoid benching.
- 01Beitar Jerusalem lost 2-1 at home to Austria Vienna and must win away to advance.
- 02Coach Almog Cohen threatens to bench stars Omer Atzili and Yarden Shua over intensity issues.
- 03Itay Shechter warns early substitutions could damage players' confidence and team results.
- 04Nir Klinger expects Atzili and Shua to increase their intensity and supports Cohen's approach.
- 05The debate reflects internal tensions ahead of a crucial European playoff match.
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