BETIS NEWS

Rui Silva - Concedes once in win Silva made four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Villarreal.

Impact Silva made his season debut recording, including a stellar save from a header right before halftime. The goalkeeper conceded in the 60th minute, despite getting a hand on the header, he couldn't prevent it from finding the back of the net. Next, Silva will face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jimenez Juanmi - Not in squad for season opener Juanmi (undisclosed) wasn't included on the matchday squad for Sunday's match at Villarreal.

Impact Juanmi missed a few training sessions earlier this week, and his inclusion in the squad was a long shot, but now it has been confirmed he won't feature in the season opener. His next chance to play will come Aug. 20 in the home opener against Atletico Madrid.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jimenez Juanmi - Doubtful for season opener Juanmi is listed as doubtful for Sunday's season opener at Villarreal due to undisclosed reasons, Kiko Hurtado and Javier Carbonero of El Desmarque report.

Impact Juanmi has been linked with a move away from the club, with Saudi and Spanish teams keen on him, and as a result, the winger wasn't part of Friday's training session. His availability for Saturday's training session will be key to determining whether he can feature in the campaign opener or not.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Ruled out for season opener Bravo (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener at Villarreal, Kiko Hurtado and Javier Carbonero of El Desmarque report.

Impact Bravo has missed training throughout the entire week, but Betis have yet to announce the reason for his absence. This means Rui Silva is expected to start between the posts against Villarreal, and the Portuguese goalkeeper could remain in that role for the foreseeable future with Bravo sidelined.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Carvalho - Out with calf problem Carvalho sustained a calf injury that will sideline him indefinitely, the team announced Wednesday.

Impact Carvalho was a mainstay in the starting XI for the club last season, starting 35 of his 40 matches for the club in La Liga and Europa League competition. in those contests, the midfielder logged a combined three goals on 29 shots (10 on target), 48 tackles and 24 clearances. Andres Guardado could be an option to start with Carvalho unavailable.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Signs with Betis Isco signed with Betis as a free agent, Betis announced Wednesday.

Impact Isco is back in action in La Liga, this time with Betis. The attacking midfielder showed some incredible promise with Real Madrid before falling out of favor and joining Sevilla where he failed to impress. He now joins Betis, where he could see playing time in attacking midfield with Nabil Fekir (knee) still struggling with a long-term issue.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Bartra - Back to Betis Bartra returned to Real Betis from Trabzonspor, Betis announced Monday.

Impact Bartra returned to Real Betis after joining Trabzonspor in 2022. The defender is back with the club of his youth and never was intended to leave before new financial rules forced him out of Betis. The defender is now back at his long-term club and is expected to play a significant role once more.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Returns to Real Betis Bellerin will make a return to Spain after agreeing to a move back to Real Betis after spending six months in Sporting Lisbon.

Impact Bellerin only made 10 appearances during his time with Sporting Lisbon, scoring one goal in that span. He is widely known for his time in Arsenal, making 183 appearances while scoring eight goals in nine years. The defender will return to Betis after sending a season on loan in 2021, totaling two assists in 23 appearances. He could see the start at right back heading into the new campaign, if he can stay healthy.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Roca - Joins Betis on loan Roca completed a loan transfer to Real Betis from Leed United for the upcoming 2023-24 campaign.

Impact Roca logged 32 games (29 starts) for Leeds last season in which he registered one goal on 35 shots (13 on target), two assists, 76 crosses (14 accurate) and 40 corners. While Roca is unlikely to unseat Sergio Canales as the top corner taker for the club, he should be in the mix for a share of the workload.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - Returning to Betis on full contract Perez has signed a four-year contract with Real Betis after transferring on a permanent basis from Leicester City, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Perez tallied four goals and an assist across La Liga and the Europa League while on-loan with Betis for the second half of last season, and the 29-year-old is now coming back on a full contract where he should retain his starting spot on the left wing at least until Nabil Fekir returns from his torn ACL.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Montoya - Earns minimal playing time Montoya made six appearances (all starts) during the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Montoya failed to earn any consistent playing time, only seeing starts due to injury and suspension. The right-back sits near the bottom of the depth chart and is unlikely to compete for any significant role in 2023-24.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodri - Five goal contributions Rodri scored twice and provided three assists in 30 appearances (19 starts) in 2022-23 in La Liga.

Impact Rodri set career-highs across the board in 2022-23, with 30 appearances (19 starts), totaling 1,606 minutes. The attacking midfielder scored twice and assisted three times while creating 22 chances. Rodri will compete with Sergio Canales heading into 2023-24 pre-season as both players look for a spot in the starting XI.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Ruibal - Held scoreless Ruibal failed to get on the scoresheet during the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Ruibal failed to score or assist during 26 appearances (15 starts) in La Liga. The right-back isn't the top option in the defense with Youssouf Sabaly likely to hold onto the starting role in 2023-24. With cup competitions and a busy schedule Ruibal is likely to see consistent playing time both off the bench and with occasional rotational starts.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jimenez Juanmi - Efficient in minor role Juanmi scored four times during 22 appearances (nine starts) during the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Juanmi came into the season after scoring 16 times and assiting four times in 2021-22. The winger was handed a much less significant role in 2022-23, and was efficient in the more minor role. Juanmi isn't likely to return to being an elite option barring a more consistent role. Nabil Fekir (knee) is recovering from a serious injury but could be the starting option at left-wing when fit once more.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Nine clean sheets Silva made 73 saves during 26 starts in La Liga in the 2022-23 season.

Impact Silva was the starter throughout the season before being benched in favor of Claudio Bravo in the closing stages of the campaign. The goalkeeper earned nine clean sheets in 26 starts while conceding 32 goals and making 73 saves, both highs since joining Betis.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Plays all but four matches Rodriguez made 34 appearances (33 starts) during the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Rodriguez took on a major role in the starting XI, playing all but four matches and setting a new career-high with 2,876 minutes. The defensive midfielder heads into 2023-24 as the presumptive starter in central defensive midfield. The defensive midfielder made 115 tackles and 42 interceptions as well as making 68 clearances.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Akouokou - 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

Edgar Gonzalez - Plays rotational role Gonzalez made 25 appearances (18 starts) during the 2022-23 season in La Liga.

Impact Gonzalez played a significant role during his third domestic season with Betis. The defender never took a consistent role in the starting XI but saw plenty of play rotationally and with injuries to those ahead of him in the depth chart. He will face competition from Luiz Felipe and German Pezzella in the 2023-24 pre-season.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Struggles with injuries Sabaly made 23 appearances (19 starts) in La Liga during the 2022-23 season.

Impact Sabaly opened the season as the presumptive starter at right-back but failed to stay on the pitch, as injuries kept him sidelined for portions of the season. The right-back heads into 2023-24 as the top defensive option on the right flank, coming off a pair of goal contributions. Sabaly created 12 chances and made 45 tackles and 47 clearances.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willian Jose - Held to six starts Willian Jose made 28 appearances (six starts) in La Liga during 2022-23 season.

Impact Willian Jose scored twice and assisted once in a very rotational role in the starting XI. It was particularly disappointing coming off his 12 goal contributions in 2021-22. The forward fell behind Borja Iglesias in the starting XI and isn't likely to take the starting role back barring injury. Willian Jose finished with 21 shots and eight chances created across just 716 minutes.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abner Vinicius - Finishes on bench Vinicius was left unused on the bench during the final two matches of the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Vinicius made 13 appearances (seven starts) largely playing a back up role behind Juan Miranda at left-back. The defender isn't likely to see any more significant of a role during the 2023-24 season, barring injury or a run of poor form from Miranda. Vinicius totaled 12 tackles and 19 clearances while creating two chances.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Role suffers due to injury Felipe made 23 appearances (22 starts) in La Liga during the 2022-23 season.

Impact Felipe was the first choice on the team sheet during his first season at Betis. That said he failed to take a consistent role in the first team simply due to injuries that seemed to plague him throughout. Felipe will hope to avoid those injuries and take on a major role heading into 2023-24.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Carvalho - Nets three times Carvalho scored three goals during 33 appearances (31 starts) in La Liga in 2022-23.

Impact Carvalho played 33 appearances for a second straight season but was held without an assist for only the second time in his career. Still the midfielder was impressive, earning 26 shots and 22 chances created while making 42 tackles. Carvalho will likely be right back in the starting XI alongside Guido Rodriguez in 2023-24.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Down season Canales scored four times and assisted three times during 31 appearances (28 starts) in 2022-23 in La Liga.

Impact Canales took a substantial role in the starting XI as always but failed to accomplish as much as he did in previous season. The attacking midfielder turned in new lows for goals, assists and shots. His chances created were also the second-lowest tally of his career. Still Canales will be a major starter with upside in 2023-24.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Plays major role Pezzella made 31 appearances (29 starts) during the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Pezzella played a huge part, taking a major role in the starting XI and anchoring the defense for most of the season. The center-back totaled 41 tackles and 129 clearances across the 31 appearances. Pezzella heads into 2023-24 as a likely piece of the starting XI once more.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE