BETIS NEWS

Rodri - Makes squad for Saturday Rodri (strain) is in the squad to face Real Madrid on Saturday.

Impact Rodri was expected to be out until mid-December at the earliest, but he recovered slightly quicker than anyone could have imagined, and he could be an option to face Real Madrid. That said, he's likely to remain as a bench alternative with limited fantasy upside. He's yet to register a goal or an assist in 14 appearances (six starts) between La Liga and the UEFA Europa League.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Not playing Saturday Sabaly (knee) is not in the squad to face Real Madrid on Saturday.

Impact Sabaly has dealt with injuries all season, and the right-back has been limited to just three appearances in all competitions. He hasn't played since Aug. 27, and it seems he won't return to action soon. His next chance to feature will come against Rangers in the UEFA Europa League on Dec. 14, but it wouldn't be shocking if he ends up on the sidelines until January next year.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Available to face Real Madrid Pezzella (hamstring) is in the squad to face Real Madrid on Saturday.

Impact Pezzella didn't play in the midweek Copa del Rey match due to the injury, but he recovered in time to be an option here. Given Pezzella has started in every match he's been available for in La Liga and the UEFA Europa League, it wouldn't be surprising if he's part of the XI to face Los Merengues this Saturday.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Won't face Real Madrid Bravo (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Real Madrid on Saturday,

Impact Bravo has yet to recover from his hamstring injury, and as things stand now, he's not likely to return to action before the end of the calendar year. Rui Silva will remain between the posts until Bravo recovers and challenges him for the starting role.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Picks up hamstring injury Pezzella (hamstring) felt some discomfort in his hamstring during Sunday's match and is set to scans to find out the severity of his injury, confirmed manager Manuel Pellegrini per...

Impact Pezzella has started the last 15 matches in a row in all competitions for the team, totaling 70 clearances in that span to bring his average per game to 4.4. If the Argentine has out miss time, then Guido Rodriguez could move to center back with Marc Barta (Achilles) out with injury.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Out until January Fekir is set to remain out until January with a muscle injury to his thigh, said manager Manuel Pellegrini per Gonzalo Tortosa of El Chiringuito TV.

Impact Fekir continues to struggle with injuries as he is set to be sidelined with a new thigh injury. He has missed the first two months with a knee issue. In all competitions, the midfielder made just one start in four games, totaling just three shots (two on target) in that span.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Delivers eight crosses in draw Isco had eight crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Almeria.

Impact Isco had a strong effort offensively as he delivered eight crosses; however, none of them found the mark as the team struggled to get any offensive production. The high number of crosses was a direct result of Betis obtaining six corners, all delivered by Isco.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Secures clean sheet in draw Silva registered eight saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Silva had an impressive performance in goal as he maintained a clean sheet despite being down to 10 men for the majority of the contest. The goalkeeper set a new season-high with eight saves in the contest. If Claudio Bravo is still unfit to play, then Silva would face off against Villanovense in the Copa del Rey.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Sent off Sunday Bellerin was sent off in the first half of Betis' clash against Almeria following a straight red card.

Impact The veteran right-back was sent off following a clumsy challenge on Adrian Embarba, leaving his side with 10 men and forcing the entrance of Aitor Ruibal to cover the right side of the defense. Ruibal could very well start at right-back when Betis take on Real Madrid next Saturday, and Bellerin's earliest chance to return will come against Real Sociedad on Dec. 17, unless the Disciplinary Committee extends the ban even further.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Starting Thursday Fekir got the start and played 45 minutes during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Sparta Prague.

Impact Fekir returned to the starting XI Thursday and played the first half as he continued his recovery from a knee issue. The attacking midfielder is slowly working into a more substantial role, though there are still questions about how him and Isco can fit into the starting XI together.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Starts in loss Silva got the start and made two saves during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Sparta Prague.

Impact Silva returned to the starting XI after an undisclosed issue knocked him out previously. He failed to stop all three shots he faced and ended up left with the loss in the Europa League. Silva will likely take on a more significant role if Claudio Bravo remains on the sideline.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Starting Thursday Silva (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Thursday's UEL match against Sparta.

Impact With Claudio Bravo still out, Silva is back in the net after missing the last three matches with an injury. He's played in two UEL games thus far, allowing a goal while holding on to one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodri - Set for weeks out Rodri is set to miss multiple weeks due to a muscular issue, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.

Impact Rodri will be out until the middle of December at the earliest, though he is expected to return before the Winter break. The forward has been limited to the bench more often than not of late and his absence should see Nabil Fekir continue in the starting XI moving forward.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Carvalho - Injury to keep him out for weeks Carvalho injured his hamstring and subbed out in the 52nd minute of Sunday's 1-0 win versus Las Palmas. Test revealed a muscle injury that could keep him out for three weeks, per E...

Impact Carvalho continues to struggle with injuries this season as he is set for a few weeks out with a new hamstring problem. In La Liga, he has only started once in seven appearance, totaling one assist thus far.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Whips in seven crosses Isco recorded two shots (two on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Las Palmas.

Impact Isco had another match with a high influx of crosses on Sunday, notching seven crosses, only recording less than five crosses in six out of the club's 18 matches this season. However, Sunday's performance was solely based on his contribution with corner kicks, taking seven during the game. The attacker has now started all 14 matches in the La Liga, only being on the bench for two of the club's four UCL matches.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chadi Riad - Three shots in win Riad registered three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Las Palmas.

Impact Riad had one of his best matches of the season on Sunday, registering a season-high in tackles won and shots with three in both departments while also providing four clearances. The defender continues to be a rotational player, starting in eight of the club's 17 matches this campaign.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willian Jose - Scores only goal of match Jose scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact Jose bagged his sixth goal of the season on Sunday, netting the only goal of the match in the 19th minute. The forward has already crushed his goal tally from last season, scoring four more goals despite appearing in less than half the matches he did last campaign. He has now started in eight of the club's 17 matches this season but seems to be heading towards a starting role after making the starting XI in five of the last six matches.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Barbosa - Clean sheet against Las Palmas Vieites had four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Las Palmas.

Impact Vieites earned his second start of the season on Sunday, with both Claudio Bravo and Rui Silva being out due to injury. It was a decent performance from Vieties, registering four saves on his way to his first clean sheet of the season. There is a chance both Bravo and Silva end up returning for their next match on Thursday against Sparta Prague, so it is still up in the air if Vieites will start another contest.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chadi Riad - Eight clearances in draw Chadi Riad recorded one shot (zero on goal) and made eight clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Riad made his fifth consecutive La Liga start Sunday and made a season-high eight clearances in the draw. He also took one off-target shot, drew one foul and intercepted one pass in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Miranda - Shown yellow in draw Miranda had two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Miranda recorded his first shot on target of the season Sunday and recorded two crosses in his fourth consecutive match. He also picked up a yellow card for a bad foul in the 42nd minute, his third booking of the season. He was subbed off in the 65th minute for Abner Vinicius.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Creates five chances Sunday Isco had three shots (one on goal), five chances created, eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Isco created a season-high five chances in Sunday's draw and he has now created nine in his last two matches combined. He also tied a season high with eight corners in what ended up being one of his most productive matches of the season despite not recording a goal contribution.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE