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NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Earns first league assist of season Abner assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Las Palmas.

Impact Abner saw his first start in five appearances on the team sheet, playing the full 90 minutes while bagging an assist in the process. This was not only his first assist league of the season, but it was also his first goal contribution in league play this campaign. He was also okay in the defense, notching one tackle and two clearances.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available after five matches out Abner (strain) is in the squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Impact Abner returns after missing Betis' last five matches through injury. The fullback is a locked in starter when fit, but will likely be eased back into match action from the bench.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Sunday Abner suffered a muscular injury in Sunday's draw against Getafe and left the game in the 12th minute.

Impact Abner committed a penalty and left the game injured early in the first half, so he had a game to forget Sunday. Muscular injuries are often tricky, and it wouldn't be surprising if he has to spend a few weeks on the sidelines. Juan Miranda is expected to be deputized at left-back with Abner out.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in draw Abner Vinicius attempted six crosses (none accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Atletico.

Impact Abner Vinicius put in more crosses than anyone else on the pitch, but his efforts only resulted in one goal-scoring chance. The defender looks set to better the seven starts he made last season and he does pose an attacking threat down the left, despite failing to register an attacking return last season.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes on bench Vinicius was left unused on the bench during the final two matches of the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Vinicius made 13 appearances (seven starts) largely playing a back up role behind Juan Miranda at left-back. The defender isn't likely to see any more significant of a role during the 2023-24 season, barring injury or a run of poor form from Miranda. Vinicius totaled 12 tackles and 19 clearances while creating two chances.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Vinicius is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match versus Getafe.

Impact Vinicius is back in the lineup after being forced to sub out against Sevilla with an injury. It will be his eighth match starting int he lineup in 14 appearances thus far.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Wednesday Vinicius (undisclosed) is on the team sheet for Wednesday's match against Getafe.

Impact Vinicius suffered an undisclosed injury in the last match against Sevilla, but is back and will be available for Wednesday. Since transferring form Brazilian side Atletico Paranaense, he's made eight starts in 14 appearances while recording 21 clearances, 13 crosses (two won) and 13 tackles (10 won) in that span.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Abner registered four crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Sevilla. He was injured and subbed out in the 80th minute.

Impact Along with William Carvalho and Borja Iglesias, Abner was one of three Betis players who suffered injuries Sunday. All three players will have their availability be game-time decisions before Betis' next game, currently scheduled against Getafe on Wednesday.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE