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Role remains minor Akouokou made 12 appearances (three starts) in the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Akouokou remained with a minor role in the first team, occasionally filling in off the bench or in cup competitions. The midfielder isn't likely to break into the first team in any big way, though he did set a career-high for 16 clearances and 16 tackles.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records 10 clearances Akouokou had 10 clearances in Thursday's 1-0 victory against Athletic.

Impact Akouokou was part of Betis' starting XI for the first time since Nov. 3. He did not disappoint. Akouokou logged Betis' best clearance tally, which helped the team maintain a welcome clean sheet. Now, the question is whether or not Akoukou's latest log will earn him another starting XI opportunity when the Betis team hosts Rayo Vallecano on May 15. He barely played more than 90 minutes from January to April.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays half Akouokou generated one tackle (one won) and one interception across 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Akouokou logged his first appearance since Nov. 10. After an undisclosed problem prevented him from being available 11 league games Betis played from Dec. 29 to March 9, he will try to reclaim his previous role, which was as a sporadic part of the team's starting XI.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus Elche Akouokou (undisclosed) is in Betis' match day squad for Friday's clash against Elche.

Impact Akouokou is back in the team for Real Betis and could see some playing time off the bench Friday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May be available at weekend Akouokou (undisclosed) was called up by Betis for Friday's clash against Elche.

Impact Akouokou will be in Betis' La Liga squad for just the third time since the World Cup break on Friday, and he's only featured once in the competition since the start of November.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Akuoukou made the squad list for Thursday's UEL match against HJK Helsinki.

Impact Akuoukou departed late into Sunday's win over Real Sociedad but it doesn't appear to have been a serious situation. With Guido Rodriguez dealing with his own injury, Akuoukou could see his minutes increase in the final games before the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early in win Akuoukou was replaced by Willian Jose due to a suspected knock in the 89th minute of Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Akouokou had started in two straight games due to injury issues for Guido Rodriguez and William Carvalho needing rest. If he's now injured, that will push him back down the depth chart below Andres Guardado heading into the final weeks before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Akouokou was an unused substitute in last week's draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Akouokou kept two clean sheets in eight La Liga appearances (six starts) this campaign, but with William Carvalho (30 years old) and Andres Guardado (35) not getting any younger, he will be expected to push for more minutes in defensive midfield next season.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Elche Akouokou received a straight red card in the 93rd minute of Tuesday's defeat against Elche following a foul on Lucas Olaza. He created two chances, made three interceptions and won...

Impact Akouokou was having a solid game in what was his first La Liga appearance in about a month Tuesday before getting sent off, but he will now be suspended for the clash against Getafe on May 2.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE