BETIS NEWS

Riding bike, Luis Enrique delivers squad for Nations League

Spain coach Luis Enrique has provided some surprises in his second-to-last squad before the World Cup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabil Fekir - Training on ball Fekir (thigh) was seen training with the ball as of Friday, according to Diario de Sevilla. He's expected to return after the international break.

Impact Fekir is doing well to stay on schedule based on an initial three-to-four week prognosis while recovering from a torn thigh. Given the recent long-term injury to Juanmi, getting Fekir back will be a major asset to his team and should offer a good fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juanmi - Successfully undergoes surgery Juanmi (ankle) successfully underwent surgery on torn ligaments in his left ankle, his team announced Friday.

Impact Juanmi is expected to be out for six months based on initial reports following this injury. Given some of the injury issues in the attack, Luiz Henrique and Rodri will be important in filling the gaps until Nabil Fekir (thigh) and Juanmi return.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Out for UEL match Sabaly didn't make the squad list for Thursday's UEL match against Ludogorets. According to manager Manuel Pellegrini via El Desmarque, Sabaly is not expected to be ready by Sunday...

Impact Sabaly misses out on this European matchup but will now hope to be fit after the international break if he doesn't play Sunday. He's only played twice this season and Aitor Ruibal could take his place in the starting lineup when needed.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osasuna beats Almería 1-0 to keep momentum in Spanish league

Osasuna has maintained its momentum at the start of the Spanish league by defeating promoted Almería 1-0

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barça newcomers lead 3-0 win at Sevilla, Madrid beats Betis

Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Koundé have all shown why Barcelona sold assets to sign them after helping lead a 3-0 victory at Sevilla

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aspas stays hot, leads Celta to another Spanish league win

Veteran striker Iago Aspas has added to his great start to the season by scoring twice in Celta Vigo’s 3-0 rout of last-place Cádiz in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Merseyside derby in EPL; Neymar on a hot streak

The Merseyside derby kicks off an eight-game lineup in the English Premier League on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Showdown in Spain: Real Madrid and Betis try to stay perfect

Real Madrid finally appears at home where it can reaffirm it’s the team to beat in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betis beats Osasuna 1-0 to stay perfect in Spanish league

Real Betis maintained its perfect Spanish league record with a 1-0 win against Osasuna despite playing a man down in the second half

AUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Inter faces test; Betis hosts Osasuna in Spain

Real Betis hosts Osasuna in a match between two of the teams that started the Spanish league with consecutive victories

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spanish league: Madrid tries to keep road momentum going

It’s been a fun road trip for Real Madrid at the start of the Spanish league season

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Victor Ruiz - Back in training Ruiz (calf) participated in Tuesday's training session ahead of Friday's match against Osasuna, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Ruiz has yet to play this season but he's only missed a couple of games. When he's back, Edgar Gonzalez might have to worry about his place as a starter at center-back. Last season, Ruiz started in 17 of his 18 appearances and with Marc Bartra gone, Ruiz could play even more but he still has to challenge Luiz Felipe for minutes.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Returns to training Sabaly (undisclosed) participated without issue in Tuesday's training session ahead of Friday's match against Osasuna, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Sabaly appears close to making his season debut, which should see him challenge Aitor Ruibal for the starting spot at right-back. An injury-riddled season in 2021/22 saw him make just nine league starts so he'll hope for better luck in the coming campaign.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Scores two penalty kicks Iglesias scored two goals on two shots (two on target) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Iglesias had a strong performance finishing two penalty shots for the Betis squad. With three goals in two appearances, Iglesias is in top form and is headed toward being a top forward in the La Liga during the 2022 season.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Obtains six clearances Pezzella obtained six clearances and three interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Pezzella performed very well on defense, preventing several chances and clearing the Betis defense from opposing threats. With fellow defender, Youssouf Sabaly, out with injury, Pezzella is finding himself to be a large part of the Betis starting XI.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Grabs six saves in win Silva made six saves while conceding one goal during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Silva was solid throughout this contest and did more than his fair share to help Betis land the one-goal victory. He will need to be excellent this year if his side hope to surprise near the top of the league table yet again.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Suspended against Mallorca Felipe will miss Saturday's clash against Mallorca with a suspension he carries with him from his time at Lazio, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Felipe had trouble getting registered in La Liga after joining Betis in July, which is what made him miss Monday's season opener against Elche. That issue has since been resolved, so now he will serve a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation from his time with Lazio -- he picked up his 10th booking of the 2021/22 campaign in the Serie A finale -- on Saturday. German Pezzella and Edgar Gonzalez will likely remain Betis' center-back pairing until Felipe is eligible to debut versus Osasuna next week.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Out against Mallorca Canales (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's match at Mallorca after not making the squad list.

Impact Canales has yet to play this season and still needs to build up his fitness. Once back, he could easily be a key fantasy asset, though the defensively-minded Guido Rodriguez will likely start during Saturday's contest in the place of Canales.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Out of squad Sabaly didn't make the squad list for Saturday's match at Mallorca.

Impact Sabaly will continue to recover from a problem and in his place Aitor Ruibal should remain as the starter at right-back.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Ruiz - Out against Mallorca Ruiz has picked up a calf injury and didn't make the squad list for Saturday's trip to Mallorca.

Impact Ruiz has been a key piece to the depth at center-back for his club but will miss a second game. As a result, German Pezzella and Edgar Gonzalez should remain the defensive pairing.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Remains out of training Canales (undisclosed) didn't participate in Thursday's training session ahead of Saturday's trip to Mallorca, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Canales also missed Monday's opener against Elche and this news doesn't inspire confidence that he'll be fit just yet. While he's unavailable look for the defensively-focused Guido Rodriguez to earn more minutes.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Not in training Sabaly didn't participate in full training during Thursday's session ahead of Saturday's trip to Mallorca, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Sabaly also missed the opener against Elche on Monday and judging by his status, to this point it's unlikely he'll be ready for the second contest either. Aitor Ruibal should continue to start at right-back until Sabaly can return to challenge for minutes.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona looks to rebound quickly after early setback

The expectations were high for Barcelona coming into the new season

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS