BETIS NEWS

Guido Rodriguez - Doesn't train Tuesday Rodriguez (hip) missed Tuesday's training session ahead of Thursday's UEL match against HJK Helsinki, according to Jose Maria Lopez of AS.

Impact Rodriguez may just skip Thursday's match altogether as his team has already qualified for the knockout rounds with a game to spare. With youngsters available to fill out the lineup for the midweek matchup, Rodriguez can focus on recovering his fitness for the final league matches and the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin - Could be out through World Cup Joaquin might be out through the World Cup with a muscular injury suffered Oct. 28 against Ludogorets, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Joaquin doesn't have official word on his status, though most injuries haven't received that treatment from his club beyond what manager Manuel Pellegrini says in a press conference. It would be safe to expect Joaquin to be out until 2023 as he's a veteran player and unlikely to be risked with three games left before the league pauses ahead of the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Keeps clean sheet in win Silva kept a clean sheet with seven saves made during Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Silva looked much better after a poor display in last weekend's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid, as he had to stay busy for Sunday's road test. Life won't be much easier in the final two league matches against Sevilla and Valencia as the World Cup approaches.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Creates three chances in win Fekir created three chances from three crosses and conceded a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Fekir returned to the lineup after recovering from a muscular injury that forced him to miss four consecutive matches and come off the bench in his previous two appearance. As he still scored in two straight matches before Sunday, Fekir looks to be in good form and improving fitness as the World Cup approaches.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Scores in win Iglesias scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Iglesias scored for the second time in his last four league matches, handling a tough defensive opponent before scoring a late goal to seal the contest. A busy schedule has forced Iglesias to rotate more frequently but he still manages to make an impact with some frequency, as he's now scored eight goals and logged two assists in 23 league matches.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Akouokou - 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

Alex Moreno - Logs two assists in win Moreno logged two assists on two chances created and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Moreno put up one of his best performances of the season to set up both goals and match up with the in-form Brais Mendez. As he has yet to start in a Europa League contest, Moreno will hope to continue his progression over the final domestic matches before the World Cup.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Out against Sociedad Rodriguez (hip) is not in Betis' match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Rodriguez is not fit enough to be involved in Sunday's match after suffering a hip injury during the mid-week Europa League win over Ludogorets. Andres Guardado and Paul Akouokou are getting the starts in defensive midfield in his absence.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Starting against Sociedad Sabaly (strain) is in Betis' starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Sabaly is back in the XI at right-back on Sunday after missing the mid-week Europa League win over Ludogorets with a muscular injury.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Starting against Sociedad Pezzella (strain) is in Betis' starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Pezzella was dealing with a minor injury throughout the week but he is back in the XI in central defense for Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin - Unlikely to be fit Joaquin is expected to miss Sunday's trip to Real Sociedad with a knock picked up in Thursday's UEL win over Ludogorets, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.

Impact Joaquin was unlucky to suffer an injury when all but one of his starts this season have come in the Europa League. Depending on how serious his injury is, he may just be rested until after the World Cup break. Nearing the end of his career, club legend Joaquin is seldom likely to play outside of select circumstances.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Needs assessment on status Pezzella was left on the bench for Thursday's UEL win over Ludogorets and needs further examination ahead of Sunday's trip to Real Sociedad, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.

Impact Pezella has started in two consecutive league matches but now his fitness is in doubt due to some problems midweek. If he's unfit, Edgar Gonzalez and Victor Ruiz could feature as the center-back partnership against La Real.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Suffers hip issue in Europa League Rodriguez departed after 74 minutes of Thursday's 1-0 win over Ludogorets due to a hip issue, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Rodriguez appears to be ready for Sunday's match against Real Sociedad, if his postgame Instagram message is to be believed. If he can't play in the end, Andres Guardado and Paul Akouokou are options to start alongside William Carvalho in defensive-midfield.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo scores on return, Man United beats Sheriff 3-0 in EL

Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return to the Manchester United lineup to seal a 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League that secured a spot in the knockout rounds

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joaquin - Comes off injured in Europa League Joaquin was subbed out of Thursday's Europa League match against Ludogorets Razgrad in the 27th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Joaquin has been a backup option domestically with most of his starts coming in the Europa League, but he does have an assist in his five La Liga appearances this season. He will have to be evaluated for this potential injury before Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal hires coach Quique Setién to replace Unai Emery

Spanish club Villarreal has hired former Barcelona coach Quique Setién to replace Unai Emery

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Canales - Completes suspension Canales completed his one-match suspension during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Betis. He'll now be available for Sunday's trip to Real Sociedad.

Impact Canales was sent off as a substitute during a midweek draw with Cadiz, which caused him to miss Sunday's defeat. With Nabil Fekir back from a muscular injury, he and Canales should form a good attacking partnership for a tough schedule before the World Cup.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Concedes two in loss Silva conceded two goals and made one save during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Silva didn't exactly play very well as he conceded a goal directly from a corner kick during Sunday's loss. Though he and Claudio Bravo continue to alternate starts, Silva might spend more time on the bench if his form suffers even more.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Scores off bench in loss Fekir scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) in 15 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Fekir is back after missing four consecutive matches due to a re-injured hamstring. While fitness has been an issue this season, Fekir has started in five of his seven appearances and has little issue making an impact whenever on the pitch.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Suffers another muscular injury Sabaly created one chance and left after 76 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid due to a muscular issue, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.

Impact Sabaly has already dealt with two different injury-related absences this season and might be headed for a third. Look for Aitor Ruibal to take his place at right-back should Sabaly miss any matches unless Martin Montoya is picked instead.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Out through World Cup Felipe will be out until after the World Cup with a thigh injury suffered in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.

Impact Felipe suffered the injury after just 20 minutes of Sunday's match and will miss at least five matches between the league and UEL. Victor Ruiz replaced Felipe following the injury and either Ruiz or Edgar Gonzalez will take his place in the lineup.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Takes four shots in loss Iglesias took four shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Iglesias returned to the lineup after lackluster offensive play during a midweek draw with Cadiz and did what he could against a tough opponent. With just one goal and one assist in his last seven matches (four starts), Iglesias has lost the impressive form he showed at the start of the season. It might take until the team recovers their fitness in 2023 before Iglesias is a worthy prospect once again.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona scores quick goals again, stays near Real Madrid

Barcelona is not wasting much time destroying its opponents in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabil Fekir - Makes bench against Atleti Fekir is fit and in the match day squad to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Fekir returns after dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him out since the beginning of the month. Fekir is a locked in starter when fully healthy, but has just one assist and no goals through five league appearances.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE