Amador may start against Red Star; will Rotman also get credit?
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is convinced that the new left-back will be able to help as early as the upcoming matches in Europe. The defender who impressed against Vikingur may replace Diop, while Ahmed has secured his place in the starting 11.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva players were given a rest today (Friday), and tomorrow they will begin preparations for the first match against Red Star Belgrade in the third qualifying round of the Champions League.
The team returned to Israel last night after overcoming Vikingur, overturning the result from Iceland thanks to a victory on their home field in Hungary. Pedro Amador, who arrived from Atlanta (MLS), landed in Israel to undergo medical tests and sign his contract while the team was abroad. The left-back will be part of the squad against Red Star Belgrade, and he has a high chance of starting in the lineup. The club is confident that he will be able to help as early as the upcoming matches in Europe.
As previously reported, Brazilian foreign player Joao Victor was injured in the Champion of Champions Cup match and will not be available to Ran Kozuch for the games against Red Star Belgrade. Gibril Diop, who was substituted in the last match in Hungary, left the pitch with leg pain, but examinations revealed he only suffers from a thigh contusion and is expected to be fit for the return leg.
In any case, Itay Rotman, who replaced Diop, suffered a head injury but continued to play with a large bandage around his forehead. He had an excellent baptism of fire alongside Miguel Vitor, and Ran Kozuch will have to decide whether to continue with him against Red Star Belgrade or return Diop to the starting lineup. Zahi Ahmed, who recorded an excellent performance, has secured his place in the lineup for the upcoming game.
