Ran Kojok, the head coach of Hapoel Be'er Sheva, shared his thoughts at a press conference ahead of their first match against Sabah in the UEFA Champions League play-off round.

According to Offsideplus.az, the Israeli manager emphasized the significance of the encounter, stating that his team aims to gain an advantage ahead of the return leg.

Kojok praised Sabah, noting that his squad is fully focused on the match:

"This is an exciting moment. We are heading into one of the most important matches of my coaching career. We must be fully focused, showcase high-level football, and head into the second leg with an advantage. We are facing a very strong opponent."

The 43-year-old tactician also highlighted the strengths of the Azerbaijani side:

"Our opponents are prepared for every scenario. They possess high quality and speed, and they know exactly how to punish you with precise passing and set pieces. We will be facing a tactically well-prepared team."

Finally, he expressed complete confidence in his players:

"Our players often do not receive the credit they deserve. I hope that over the course of these two matches, they will prove to everyone just how strong a team they are and that they deserve immense respect."