BETIS NEWS

Juan Miranda - Out from weekend Miranda (calf) was not an option during Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Miranda missed the last match with a calf injury and is set to be questionable for Sunday's match against Barcelona. Abner Vinicius will remain the starting left back for the team, especially after starting the last six matches played in a row.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Ruibal - Knee injury confirmed Ruibal picked up a meniscus injury to his right knee and is expected to remain out indefinitely.

Impact Ruibal could sit out for the next few weeks with a knee injury. This will cause several chances to the starting XI, with young defender Pablo Busto expected to get the start at right back, especially with Hector Bellerin out on injury and Youssouf Sabaly at the AFCON Cup of Nations.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - Suffers sprained ankle ligament Perez suffered a sprained ligament to his right ankle during Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Perez is expected to remain out indefinitely with a sprained ankle. He has played the last 14 matches on a row, getting the start two times while logging in four goals and one assist in that span. Nabil Fekir is expected to get the start in the attacking midfield for the time being.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Henrique - Five crosses in Saturday's win Luiz Henrique generated three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Granada.

Impact Henrique put together one of his most productive matches of the season in Saturday's win as he made his first start since Nov. 26. He set a season high with three chances created and tied a season high with five crosses. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Willian Jose - Four shots in win Willian Jose generated four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Granada.

Impact Jose provided an attacking threat with four shots Saturday, his second most in a match this season. He also created one chance and recorded one inaccurate cross before he was subbed off for Nabil Fekir in the 68th minute.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Roca - Assists winner Saturday Roca assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Granada.

Impact Roca assisted the lone goal of Saturday's match as he set up Isco's goal in the 76th minute. It marked his second assist and fourth goal contribution in the league this season. He also tied a season high with three chances created and added two shots. Roca helped his side keep a clean sheet as well as he contributed two tackles, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Scores winner Saturday Isco scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and 12 corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Isco was excellent in Saturday's win, highlighted by his match-winning goal in the 76th minute assisted by Marc Roca. He had one of his most productive matches outside of the goal too as he set season-highs in shots (six), crosses (11) and corners (12). He also helped his side keep a clean sheet, contributing one interception and a season-high four tackles in his full 90 minutes.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Silva made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Silva kept his fifth clean sheet of the season Saturday as he saved the two shots on target he faced. It was a relatively easy match for him versus one of La Liga's worst attacks. He faces a significantly more difficult match Sunday versus Barcelona, a side which has scored 36 goals in 19 league matches this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Ruibal - Leaves injured Saturday Ruibal was forced off in the 50th minute of Saturday's match against Granada, having gone down with an apparent injury.

Impact Ruibal was not able to go the full 90 Saturday, being taken off due to injury in the 50th minute of action. This could be a decent loss for the club if his injury is long-term, as he has gotten regular minutes this season, starting in about half of the team's matches at right-back while also getting time off the bench. This also comes just 30 minutes after teammate Ayone Perez was also forced off due to injury. Ruibal was replaced by Pablo Busto, who is making his first team debut but may be earning more time in the team, as the club is now very short on depth at right-back, with Youssouf Sabaly at the AFCON and Hector Bellerin (ankle) also out injured. The club will hope for Bellerin to return by their next match against Barcelona on Jan. 21 because if not, they will be forced to keep with youngster Pablo Busto or Jose Calderon, who has not played a single minute this season.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - Comes off after 19 minutes Perez was forced off in the 19th minute of Saturday's match against Granada due to an apparent injury.

Impact Perez was only able to make it a short 19 minutes Saturday, having been forced off due to what looked to be a very nasty ankle injury after his foot was caught under a Granada player making a tackle. This could be a huge loss for Betis if the attacker's injury leaves him out long-term, as he has started in all but five matches this campaign. Expect the likes of Luiz Henrique and Rodri to get more time in the starting XI if Perez is forced to miss more than just this contest. Regular starter Assane Diao Diaoune replaced Perez when he was taken off the field Saturday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Out once again Bravo (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Granada on Saturday.

Impact Bravo has struggled with injuries all season long, and considering hamstring injuries are tricky -- especially for a 39-year-old player -- then it's not surprising to see Betis taking an extremely cautious approach with the goalkeeper. Bravo's next chance to play will come against Barcelona on Jan. 21, and in the meantime, Rui Silva should remain between the posts for the Benito Villamarin outfit.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Not playing Saturday Bellerin (ankle) is not in the squad to face Granada on Saturday.

Impact Bellerin was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain in late December but has yet to recover, so it wouldn't be surprising if he misses a few more matches before being eligible for selection. Aitor Ruibal should remain as the starting right-back while Bellerin remains on the shelf, while Bellerin's next chance to play will come against Barcelona on Jan. 21.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chadi Riad - Joining Morocco Riad is joining Morocco for AFCON and will miss most of January.

Impact Riad has been in and out of the starting XI this season, though he started two of the final four matches before the international break. He will now miss at least two matches and if Morocco make it out of the group stage he will miss three minimum.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Called up for AFCON Abde was called up for AFCON with Morocco.

Impact Abde will be with Morocco for AFCON, knocking him out for most, if not all, of January. The forward has been more of a bench option than anything else, so his absence shouldn't prove to be a major change to the starting XI.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Returns Saturday Fekir was subbed on to play 19 minutes during Saturday's 1-0 Copa de Rey loss to Alaves.

Impact Fekir is back with the team after missing the last month with a thigh injury. He's struggled with injuries all season that has resulted in just four appearances after while spending stints on the injured list with a knee and thigh injury.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Four shots in loss Pezzella generated four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Pezzella took four shots (zero on target) Wesneday, by far his most in a match this season. It comes just one match after he scored his first goal of the season and he now has recorded at least one shot in four consecutive matches. He also won one tackle, intercepted two passes and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Assists in return to pitch Isco assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Isco assisted the opening goal of Wednesday's match as he set up Aitor Ruibal's strike in the sixth minute. It marked his third assist in the league this season as he returned from a one-match suspension. He created three chances in the match and added seven crosses (for the 10th time this season) before he was subbed off in the 89th minute for Rodri.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Ruibal - Scores in Wednesday's loss Aitor Ruibal scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Celta Vigo.

Impact Ruibal scored his second league goal of the season Wednesday, a strike in the sixth minute assisted by Isco. It came on his lone shot of the match and he added one chance created, three crosses (two accurate), one tackle, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Concedes twice in loss Silva had four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Silva conceded two goals Wednesday, including a goal in the 96th minute scored by Williot Swedberg which won the match for Celta Vigo. It marked his third match (in 10 La Liga starts) conceding multiple goals. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty next Saturday versus Granada, a side which has scored 22 goals in 19 league matches this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Sidelined once more Sabaly (knee) is out for Wednesday's clash with Celta Vigo after not being called up.

Impact Sabaly remains on the sideline for Wednesday's match as he works to recover from the knee issue. He's been out for more than four months now and there have been few updates on his recovery. Sabaly will hope to recover in the coming weeks, though he will need to be a full participant in training before that seems likely.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Not available Fekir (thigh) wasn't called up for Wednesday's clash with Celta Vigo.

Impact Fekir won't be an option for Wednesday's clash as he struggles with a thigh issue. The attacking midfielder was hoping to return in early January but it now appears that he will continue his recovery. He has a bit of extra time to recover before the Jan. 13 clash with Granada.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Still out Bravo (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's trip to Celta Vigo.

Impact Bravo wasn't called up for Wednesday's clash with Celta Vigo, meaning Rui Silva will remain in the starting XI. Bravo's next chance for a call up and to recover from this hamstring issue is a Jan. 13 clash with Granada.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Extends contract Isco signed a contract extension to remain with Betis until the end of the 2026/27 season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Isco will be remaining with Betis after signing with the team this Summer, having inked a contract extension to stay with the club for another three seasons. He has been decent since joining his new club thus far, registering three goals and four assists in 23 appearances across all competitions. He most likely will remain in a starting role for the next couple of seasons but may start to see his playtime dwindle near the back end of the contract, with the 31-year-old starting to reach the final stages of his prime after a very successful career.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE