BETIS NEWS

Nabil Fekir - Back in training Fekir (hamstring) participated in Friday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to Jose Maria Lopez of AS.

Impact Fekir will hope to be back after missing four games with a recurrence of a muscular injury. He might be asked to come off the bench for at least one game before he's able to start again. As a result, look to Luiz Henrique for attacking production Sunday due to the suspension of Sergio Canales.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Did not play at Cadiz Silva stayed on bench during Wednesday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.

Impact Silva usually starts in La Liga matchups, but this time he stayed on bench as Claudio Bravo was in the pitch. The goalkeeper has been good in the season so far, with four clean sheets in nine starts. He will now look to reclaim his spot against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Plays 22 minutes as sub Iglesias played 22 minutes during Wednesday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.

Impact Iglesias subbed on in the 68th minute and did not log any relevant stats during his limited time in the field. The forward posted one goal and one assist in their prior game against Almeria, though. He has seven goals and two assists in 12 appearances (nine starts) in the season.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Keeps clean sheet at Cadiz Bravo made three saves and one clearance in Wednesday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.

Impact Bravo started again and made his second-most saves in the season to help them earn the road draw. That was his second clean sheet in five starts so far. The goalkeeper will now look to start again when they host Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Sent off in draw Canales was sent off in the 98th minute of Wednesday's goalless draw with Cadiz.

Impact Canales was shown two yellow cards, one for a bad tackle, the second for dissent, getting sent off deep in stoppage time. the midfielder has been a nailed-on starter when fit, and will be tough to replace in the starting XI, especially with his role in attacking midfield. Joaquin could be in line for a potential start while Canales serves his suspension against Atleti on Sunday.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Advancing in recovery Fekir was able to train with his teammates Tuesday but remains out for Wednesday's trip to Cadiz, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Fekir will miss a fourth straight match due to a recurrence of a muscular injury but is unlikely to be out much longer pending how his recovery goes ahead of Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid. While he's out, expect Sergio Canales to continue as the attacking-midfielder with most of the creative responsibility.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Creates two chances versus Almeria Moreno had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate) and made two tackles (both won) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Moreno didn't have much working coming his way on defense so he constantly went up the field to provide support on the attacking end, which included creating multiple chances for the first time this season. The left-back is currently the first choice for league games at his position but faces strong competition so he'll need to keep delivering on both ends to keep his place.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Active display versus Almeria Canales had one off-target shot, created three chances, sent in 10 crosses (two accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Canales wasn't as inspired as he's used to be but still brought a lot of fantasy value due to his role on set pieces, including his second game of the season with double-digit crosses. The playmaker is still to display his best game during this campaign as he has just one goal and no assists over seven league appearances.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Concedes one against Almeria Silva made four saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 3-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Silva was back in the net after being a substitute during midweek's UEL match as he usually is in cup competitions. The goalkeeper had a decent performance here but couldn't do much when El Bilal Toure appeared unmarked inside the box to momentarily draw things level at 1-1 in the 52nd minute. This was just the third goal allowed by Silva over the last five contests and he has only one match with multiple goals conceded and four clean sheets over nine league starts this season. He'll try to keep it up during Wednesday's visit to Cadiz.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin - Assists off bench versus Almeria Joaquin made an assist after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Joaquin was brought in the 63rd minute as part of a double substitution and needed just three minutes into the pitch to make an impact, assisting Borja Iglesias's goal that made it 2-1 for Betis with a classy through pass. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet over three league appearances for the veteran playmaker, who will probably be more used on cup competitions throughout this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Scores, assists versus Almeria Iglesias scored a goal off four shots (two on target), provided an assist and created one chance during Sunday's 3-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Iglesias was back in the starting XI after coming off the bench during the midweek Europa League match and, after having a quiet first half, came out firing during the second frame, scoring his side's second goal with a classy finish in the 66th minute and then assisting William Carvalho for the goal that sealed the 3-1 win. With seven goals and two assists over nine league starts this season, the striker will try to keep it up during Wednesday's visit to Cadiz.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

William Carvalho - Nets brace against Almeria Carvalho scored two goals off four shots (three on target) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Carvalho is mostly known for his defensive contributions but this time he looked more like a striker, scoring a very rare brace, with one goal each half, to open the scoring and then seal the 3-1 win. These were, in fact, the first two goals of the season for the midfielder and, even after this effort, it would be a huge surprise if he starts something like a scoring streak.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joaquin - Starts in draw Joaquin created two chances and conceded a yellow card during 69 minutes of Thursday's 1-1 draw with Roma in the UEL.

Impact Joaquin has racked up starts in all four Europa League matches while playing just twice in the league. The veteran captain of Betis isn't likely to play for much longer past this season, though his role looks to be well established in cup competitions over standard league contests. With 10 chances created and one goal scored in those four UEL starts, Joaquin is still showing off his well-known talents whenever on the pitch.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Guardado - Starts in draw Guardado conceded a yellow card and made two interceptions during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Roma in the UEL. With that booking, he's picked up three in the group stage and will be s...

Impact Guardado has mostly played in secondary competitions this season, racking up three starts in the Europa League and just one in La Liga. While still capable of starting when the team is rotated, this limits what Guardado can do when he plays sparingly.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Completes suspension Felipe completed his suspension during Sunday's draw with Valladolid and will be available for Sunday's match against Almeria.

Impact Felipe has started in six straight games when available, keeping some nice continuity during a transitional period early in the season when the roster was stuck in registration rules and contending with transfers. In his return, Felipe could start alongside Edgar Gonzalez in central-defense.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

United wins on McTominay late goal, Arsenal victorious in EL

Scott McTominay scored deep into stoppage time to give Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Omonoia Nicosia in the Europa League

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andres Guardado - Left on bench in draw Guardado was left on the bench for Sunday's scoreless draw with Valladolid.

Impact Guardado has started just once in the last four matches and didn't play in the other three games. With Guido Rodriguez and William Carvalho the favored midfield partnership, Guardado is unlikely to contribute much beyond a rotational role.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Ruiz - Starts and makes six clearances Ruiz made one interception and six clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Valladolid.

Impact Ruiz logged his second start and second appearance overall in the season and did a good job. Without one man since the first half, the centerback led his side in clearances to help them keep the clean sheet and earn one point on the road. He will now look to get more minutes as the season goes on.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Takes two shots at Valladolid Iglesias took two off-target shots, created one chance, made two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Valladolid.

Impact Iglesias led his side in shots, but it wasn't enough to earn the road win -- a tough job, since they had one man sent off in the first half. The forward logged his eighth start in nine appearances, after coming off the bench in their last game. He has six goals and one assist to his name so far.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Sends in three crosses in draw Canales registered one shot on target, one chance created, three inaccurate crosses, one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Valladolid.

Impact Canales could not do much on offense, since they played without one man since the first half. The midfielder led his side in crosses during the match, though. He has two goals and no assists in nine appearances (seven starts) in the season so far.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

William Carvalho - Makes two blocks in draw Carvalho sent in one inaccurate cross, made two blocks and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Valladolid.

Impact Carvalho was a starter and had a quiet outing during the 90 minutes, while they were able to earn the draw even after German Pezzella's red card in the first half. The midfielder did lead his side in blocks in the proccess. He also received his second yellow card in 10 appearances (eight starts) in the season, though.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Keeps clean sheet in draw Silva made three saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw at Valladolid.

Impact Silva did a good job to help them earn one point on the road, playing down one man since the first half. The goalkeeper got his fourth clean sheet of the season in eight starts so far. He will now to keep things rolling against Almeria on Sunday.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Camarasa - Seen on pitch Camarasa (knee) was seen training with a ball on the pitch during Monday's session, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Camarasa still has yet to participate in group training sessions but it would be good to get him back with Juanmi (ankle) out long-term. In three seasons, Camarasa has made just seven league appearances for Betis.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE