Betis Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Aitor Ruibal - Option to play Thursday Ruibal (muscular) is an option for Thursday's clash against Feyenoord in the Europa League, coach Manuel Pellegrini said in the press conference, according to Zona Mixta.

Impact Ruibal missed the last game against Alaves due to a minor muscular injury that he could fully clear this week since he is an option for Thursday's clash against Feyenoord in the Europa League. This is great news for the club since he has been a regular starter this season under coach Manuel Pellegrini and he will likely resume a starting role, in defense or frontline, depending on what he squad needs.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Abde Ezzalzouli - Back available Thursday Abde (groin) is an option for Thursday's clash against Feyenoord in the Europa League, coach Manuel Pellegrini said in the press conference, according to Zona Mixta.

Impact Abde suffered a minor adductor issue during the last game against Alaves but the forward could clear the issue since he is back available for Thursday's clash against Feyenoord in the Europa League. This is great news for Betis since he is an undisputed starter in the frontline and he should regain that role moving forward.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Set to miss weeks Bellerin (muscular) is set to miss a few weeks, coach Manuel Pellegrini said in the press conference, according to Zona Mixta. "Hector, I hope he can return to doing individual wor...

Impact Bellerin suffered a new muscular injury and is expected to miss a few weeks to recover. The right-back will likely resume individual work on grass next week if everything goes as expected. Until then, Aitor Ruibal and Angel Ortiz are expected to see increased playing time for Betis.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Training with ball Hernandez (strain) was spotted training with the ball on Tuesday, he posted on his socials.

Impact Hernandez suffered a muscular injury against Oviedo two weeks ago and has shown good progress during his recovery, as he was spotted running and training with the ball. That said, his initial timeline to return is expected to be next week, and the club is unlikely to risk him before he returns to full fitness since he has been an undisputed starter in the frontline for Betis this season. Until he returns, Chimy Avila and Cedric Bakumbu are expected to take his role.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sofyan Amrabat - Undergoes successful surgery Amrabat underwent a successful surgery to treat his ankle injury on Tuesday and will now start his recovery, the club announced.

Impact Amrabat is set to miss some time on the sidelines after undergoing a successful ankle surgery in Amsterdam on Tuesday. The midfielder will complete the initial phase of his post-operative recovery in Amsterdam before continuing his rehabilitation in Sevilla. His timeline to return is unknown and his absence is forcing a change in the starting XI, with Marc Roca expected to keep a larger role for Betis moving forward.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Brilliant in loss Lopez had seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Lopez stopped seven of the nine shots he faced during Sunday's loss. The goalkeeper put together a solid performance but the team in front of him just couldn't do enough. Lopez will hope to carry this brilliant performance into a European clash with Feyenoord on Thursday.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Bakambu - Four shots in loss Bakambu generated four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Bakambu took four shots but couldn't find the back of the net during Sunday's loss. It wasn't a bad performance by Bakambu, but he just couldn't find an equalizer. The striker was solid throughout and should have the chance to build on this sort of volume moving forward.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Abde Ezzalzouli - Scores before injury Abde (groin) scored one goal to go with five shots and four crosses in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Alaves before suffering a groin issue, coach Manuel Pellegrini said in a press co...

Impact Abde scored a consolation goal late in Sunday's defeat against Alaves and ended the game with an adductor issue. The forward will be tested on Monday to determine the extent of the issue and to see whether it is simply discomfort or an injury. If Abde were to miss some time, it would be a massive blow for Betis, since Aitor Ruibal (groin) is out and Rodrigo Riquelme (groin) is a doubt moving forward, which could result in Pablo Fornals playing on the left wing for some time.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Fit for bench Rodriguez (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Alaves.

Impact Rodriguez is no longer injured and back as an option, with the defender picked for the bench. He will look to return to a starting role in the coming games, with nine starts in 13 league appearances.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Antony - Starts against Alaves Antony (groin) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Alaves.

Impact Antony was training fully ahead of Sunday's match, making it no surprise that the forward is fit to face Alaves. He will look to add to his five goals and four assists this season, likely to continue as a starter, still having yet to miss a start all season when fit.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis vs. Deportivo Alaves Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Jan. 25 The upcoming fixture list in LaLiga includes sixth-place Real Betis at 18th-place Deportivo Alaves on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. ET. Our game...

JANUARY 25 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ricardo Rodriguez - Unlikely against Alaves Rodriguez (undisclosed) stopped team training on Saturday and was spotted running on the side of the pitch with a member of the coaching staff, suggesting he shouldn't be able to m...

Impact Rodriguez has been dealing with some discomfort this season and does not seem to be over those issues, as he had to stop team training on Saturday and was spotted making runs around the pitch with a member of the coaching staff. The left back is unlikely to be available for Sundays clash against Alaves, and this is a blow for Betis since they are thin in options at left back, with only Valentin Gomez and Carlos de Roa remaining as alternatives.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Antony - Back available Sunday Antony (groin) trained in full on Saturday and is back available for Sunday's clash against Alaves, according to Zona Mixta.

Impact Antony suffered a minor groin injury against Villarreal that made him miss the midweek clash against PAOK in the Europa League. The Brazilian was spotted training in full on Saturday after clearing the issue and is an option for coach Manuel Pellegrini. This is great news for Betis since he has been an undisputed starter on the right wing and he should regain that role on Sunday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Ruibal - Won't be available Sunday Ruibal (muscular) suffered an injury in Thursday's clash against PAOK in the Europa League and will miss Sunday's clash against Alaves, coach Manuel Pellegrini confirmed in a press...

Impact Ruibal will miss Sunday's clash against Alaves after suffering a muscular injury during Thursday's clash against PAOK in the Europa League. The versatile defender will likely be assessed in the coming hours to know the extend of the injury and his absence will force a change in the starting XI since he has been a regular starter at right-back or on the left-wing during the absence of Ez Abde. With Abde back from the AFCON, the absence of Ruibal will be beneficial to Angel Ortiz if Hector Bellering (muscular) remains out.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso - Will miss Sunday's game Lo Celso (muscular) suffered an injury a few minutes after coming off bench in Thursday's clash against PAOK in the Europa League and will miss Sunday's clash against Alaves, coach...

Impact Lo Celso will miss Sunday's clash against Alaves after suffering a muscular injury a few minutes after coming off the bench in Thursday's clash against PAOK in the Europa League. The playmaker will likely be assessed in the coming hours to know the extend of the injury and his absence will force a change in the starting XI since he has been a regular starter in the frontline in the absence of Isco (ankle), with Pablo Fornals likely to start as the number 10 while Nelson Deossa could find a starting role deeper in the midfield against Alaves.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Ruibal - Suffers injury against PAOK Ruibal left Thursday's UEFA Europa League loss to PAOK due to a fitness issue, which was confirmed by manager Manuel Pellegrini in the post-match press conference.

Impact Ruibal has apparently picked up a knock and is at risk of missing upcoming league and UEL action. The wide man has been active lately in both left-wing and right-back roles, producing three goals and one assist over his latest six starts in all competitions. While his absence would hurt the team's attacking potential, there's a chance that both Ez Abde and Antony (groin) will be back to operate on the sides of a three-man attacking midfield going forward.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso - Forced off Thursday Lo Celso came off the bench in Thursday's UEFA Europa League match against PAOK but was forced to leave later, with manager Manuel Pellegrini saying "Gio lasted a minute and suffer...

Impact Lo Celso has picked up a new injury after being used mainly as a substitute since his recovery from his last physical issue in December. He's unlikely to be available for the next league game against Alaves and could be sidelined for longer depending on the severity of his problem. With Isco (ankle) also out, Pablo Fornals may continue to benefit with significant playing time in the short term.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Deossa - Plays in Europa League Deossa (illness) took three shots (zero on goal) and drew six fouls during Thursday's UEFA Europa League loss to PAOK.

Impact Deossa recovered enough health to record 90 minutes of action in a central midfield role Thursday. Before being left out of a couple of games, he served as an all-around contributor over four starts between December and January. Now he's expected to resume a competition with Sergi Altimira and Marc Roca for upcoming contests.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Fornals - Scores in victory Fornals scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Fornals scored a brilliant goal with a well-placed strike into the left side of the net from outside the box. In 20 league matches this season, the midfielder has recorded five goals and four assists. His 30 shots and 42 chances created underline his impact, placing him among the most influential midfielders in the league. Compared to last season, when he scored just two goals in six league appearances, the improvement has been significant. Fornals will look to carry this strong form into a favorable matchup against Alaves, who currently sit 18th in the table.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Ruibal - Scores in victory Aitor Ruibal scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Villarreal.

Impact Ruibal scored his fourth league goal with a composed finish after a deflected cross into the box and continues to perform as one of the league's most effective attacking right backs. While he has played some matches higher up as a winger, he has also recorded one assist, created 14 chances, and taken 18 shots, highlighting his attacking upside. Ruibal will next face Alaves in a favorable matchup, as they currently sit 18th in the league table.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Valles - Three saves in victory Alvaro Valles registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Villarreal.

Impact Valles recorded his fifth clean sheet of the season with a superb performance, facing 1.02 expected goals. He has now kept three clean sheets in his last five league appearances. Valles has faced 61 shots across 13 LaLiga matches this season, a relatively low total that reflects strong defensive support in front of him. Still, his individual performances have been solid, and if he maintains this level, he should continue to be a reliable option going forward. He next faces Alaves in a favorable matchup, as they have scored just 16 goals in 20 league matches.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Deossa - Option to face PAOK Deossa (illness) is in the squad list for Thursday's match against PAOK.

Impact Deossa was out last match due to an illness, but appears to have made a quick turnaround, with the midfielder an option for Thursday. He started in four of their past five games, so this is good news for the club. However, he has only started in two of his four appearances this UEL campaign, more than likely ready for the bench after his return.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Abde Ezzalzouli - Back with Betis Abde is back available moving forward for Betis after ending his international duty with Morocco, the club announced.

Impact Abde is already back available for Betis after his journey at the AFCON with Morocco. The forward was spotted in the plane ahead of Thursday's clash against PAOK in the Europa League. Abde has been a regular starter for Betis before his international duty and is expected to claim back that role now that he is an option again.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Suffers minor adductor injury Riquelme suffered a minor adductor injury in training on Monday, the club announced.

Impact Riquelme will miss some time to recover after suffering a minor adductor injury in training on Monday. The midfielder has mainly been a bench option for Betis this season, therefore his absence won't force any changes in the starting XI, even more now that Ez Abde is returning from international duty.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Antony - Provides assist before injury Antony provided one assist before being forced off late in the 89th minute of Saturday's 2-0 victory against Villarreal due to a groin injury, according to ABC.

Impact Antony delivered his third assist in his last four La Liga appearances, being the main creator of the team from the right wing. That said, the Brazilian couldn't end the game since he suffered a groin injury and was seen with some ice on the area after the game. Antony will be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of that issue and if he has to miss some time to recover. If he had to be sidelined for some time, Aitor Ruibal could be the one starting on the right flank in his absence.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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