BETIS NEWS

Youssouf Sabaly - Trains with squad Sabaly (thigh) has returned to full team training and will look to be an option for Sunday's clash with Osasuna, per Mucho Deporte.

Impact Sabaly has missed the last two months with a thigh injury and is inching closer to a return as he is back in team training. He had started three games at right back and is expected to compete with Juan Miranda for a starting role.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Available once again Rodriguez has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return for the Sunday matchup against Osasuna.

Impact The star midfielder was suspended against Getafe due to yellow-card accumulation and is ready to return to action here. He'll presumably replace Andres Guardado in the XI to former his regular partnership alongside Marc Roca. Rodriguez is also eligible to play against Artis Limassol in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Matches season-high in crosses Isco generated four shots (two on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Isco had another great match distributing the ball, notching three chances created while also matching his season-high of seven crosses. It was his third match with seven crosses, as he continues to be the team's main set-piece taker and a normal starter. The attacker only has three goal contributions in all competitions this season, but he should be a decent shout for a goal contribution every match he is starting.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Earns assist in draw Iglesias assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Iglesias earned his goal contribution early on, finding Marc Roca in the seventh minute for the first goal of the match. This was the forward's first goal contribution of the season, despite playing in nine matches. He will look to add to that tally, as it may earn him some more starting opportunities in the future.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Roca - Nets goal Roca scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact Roca was quick to get on the scoresheet in Saturday's match, scoring in the first minute of the game off of a Borja Iglesias assist. This was Roca's second goal of the season and his first in three matches. He has only missed one start this season and should be a decent contributor for Betis every week.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Two saves in draw Bravo had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact Bravo had a very average performance on Saturday, allowing one goal and making two saves. He now only has one clean sheet through his six matches this season, allowing a singular goal in every match he has conceded in. His next contest will be against Aris Limassol in the UEL.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Henrique - Appears off bench Henrique came off the bench for the final 18 minutes of Saturday's one-all draw with Getafe.

Impact Henrique was called up and returned, as expected. The winger played 18 minutes off the bench and seemed to be moving without issue. Now that he is fit once more it's possible Henrique will return to the starting XI, though two separate muscle injuries have already bothered him in 2023/24. With that in mind a more rotational role could be on the cards to avoid aggravating these injuries any further.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Henrique - Available to play Saturday Luiz Henrique (strain) is in the squad to face Getafe on Saturday.

Impact The Brazilian winger was spotted training with the ball earlier this week, so his inclusion in the squad is not a surprise, especially considering how good he's been when available. Luiz Henrique has been in the XI in three of his four appearances across all competitions in 2023/24, bagging one assist but never playing more than 72 minutes.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Remains sidelined Sabaly (leg) is not in the squad to face Getafe on Saturday.

Impact There aren't many details regarding the injury that's affecting Sabaly, but the right-back has not played for Betis since Aug. 27, and he's now in line to miss a ninth straight contest across all competitions. His next chance to play, though unlikely given the lack of encouraging reports regarding his progress, will come next Thursday at Aris Limassol in the UEFA Europa League.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Henrique - Spotted training with ball Henrique (strain) was viewed training with a ball on Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against Getafe.

Impact Henrique looks to be making progress towards a return after training on Thursday. The young attacker has been sidelined for the past four matches and will hope to make a return soon after being absent with an injury for the second time in the first two months of the season. He most likely won't be an option for Saturday but could be set for a return in their next two matches after that against either Aris Limassol or Osasuna. When he is ready to compete, he could contend for time in the starting XI after starting in three of his four matches played this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodri - Inks extension Rodri signed a contract extension with Betis until 2028 on Tuesday.

Impact Rodri will be continuing his time with Betis after signing a contract extension on Tuesday. The defensive midfielder has only been with Betis for his whole career, joining the club's youth ranks in 2017 before getting promoted to the first team during the 2020/21 season. He will now be remaining with the club for another five years until the conclusion of the 2027/28 campaign. Rodri has appeared in 96 matches during his spell with the first team, notching four goals and 12 assists.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Bartra - Set for two months out Bartra (Achilles) is set for two months on the sideline, manager Manuel Pellegrini revealed.

Impact Bartra will miss two months with an Achilles injury that required surgery. The original fear was that the injury could put Bartra's season in doubt but it appears he could return as soon as December. That said it's more likely he's not back on the pitch until Jan. 2024.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Suffers setback Fekir (knee) won't return directly after the international break, manager Manuel Pellegrini told reporters.

Impact Fekir was targeting a return from what was a serious knee injury but is now set to continue his time on the sideline. The attacking midfielder is excellent when on the pitch and healthy, but those moments have been few and far between of late.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Suspended after break Rodriguez will serve a one-match suspension against Getafe on Oct. 21 due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Rodriguez picked up his fifth yellow card of the season versus Deportivo Alaves on Sunday and will now face a one-match ban. On the year, the defensive midfielder has started all but one of his 11 appearances for the club this season in which he registered one goal on seven shots (two on target), one assist and 15 clearances. With Rodriguez unavailable, Sergi Altimira could make his second start of the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Bartra - Facing long-term absence Bartra will undergo surgery for an Achilles injury and figures to be out long-term, the club announced Monday.

Impact Bartra has been sidelined for three of the club's last four contests due to his Achilles problem as he tried to figure out a non-surgical option. At this point, the defender could be in danger of missing the remainder of the season given a projected lengthy recovery timeline. Chadi Riad should continue to be an option for the club with Bartra out of action.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Scores own goal Bellerin scored an own goal and crossed six times inaccurately during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Alaves.

Impact Bellerin conceded the own goal in the 35th minute while leading Betis with six crosses in the match. The fullback doesn't have a goal involvement to the positive yet on the season, but has crossed 12 times and created two chances in five appearances.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Only beaten by own goal Bravo allowed a goal while making five saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Alaves.

Impact Bravo conceded the game tying goal as a Hector Bellerin own goal in the 35th minute as Betis settled for a point on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed three goals in four league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 13.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - Earns a point for Betis Perez scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Alaves.

Impact Perez found the back of the net after 32 minutes to open the scoring in Sunday's match. The goal as the first since the opening match of the season for Perez who has started in every La Liga match thus far.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willian Jose - Sent off late Willian Jose was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Alaves.

Impact Willian Jose was shown a straight red card in stoppage time after entering the match as a substitute in the 76th minute. The forward will miss the following two matches through suspension.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willian Jose - Returns froms bench Jose played 15 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 2-1 win over Sparta Prague.

Impact Jose returned from a muscular issue and got back on the pitch for Thursday's win. The forward wasn't overly productive off the bench but it was a good sign that he was able to see the pitch after being called up.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Bartra - Missing from squad list Bartra was not included in the squad list versus Sparta Prague on Thursday.

Impact Bartra was subbed off at halftime versus Valencia on Sunday and appears to be dealing with an undisclosed injury. The central defender started the club's previous UEL matchup and has featured in four of the last five contests, racking up 14 clearances, eight tackles (five won) and four shots (zero on target).

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willian Jose - Called up for UEL matchup Willian (strain) was included in the squad list ahead of Thursday's clash with Sparta Prague.

Impact Willian could be back in the squad after a two-match stint on the shelf due to his muscular injury. The forward has started four of his seven appearances for the club this season. As such, if he doesn't start versus Prague, he could be in contention for a spot in the starting XI versus Deportivo Alaves on Sunday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Left out of squad Thursday Sabaly (leg) will not be included in the squad list against Sparta Prague on Thursday.

Impact Sabaly will be shelved for his sixth consecutive contest due to his long-term leg injury. At this point, it seems unlikely the defender will be back before the ucpoming international break and should be considered a long-shot to make the squad for Sunday's matchup with Deportivo Alaves as well. Hector Bellerin figures to continue filling the right-back role with Sabaly out of action.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE