BETIS NEWS

William Carvalho - Plays well in opener Carvalho had three tackles (two won) and two interceptions in Monday's 3-0 win against Elche.

Impact William Carvalho was busy Monday on both the offensive and defensive ends of the pitch, which bodes well for his potential fantasy value this season. He was directly responsible for Real Betis's second goal, lofting a perfectly placed through ball over the Elche defense and right in front of a breaking Juanmi. It will be interesting to note his involvement once the level of competition rises, beginning next weekend in Mallorca.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Clean sheet in opening win Silva made one save and one clearance in Monday's 3-0 win against Elche.

Impact Silva wasn't really tested throughout this one, as the ball was handled by Real Betis in the Elche half for much of the contest. His next matchup comes Saturday at Mallorca.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juanmi - Nets brace in season opener Juanmi scored two goals on two shots (two on target) and created one chance in Real Betis's 3-0 victory over Elche Monday.

Impact Juanmi's first goal was the product of a beautiful William Carvalho through ball, and he raced behind the Elche defense to finish the 39th minute run with ease. The second goal was the result of a nice bounce, as he volleyed home a rebound off a Borja Iglesias shot in the 60th minute to put Real Betis ahead 3-0. He played all 90 minutes in hopes of a hat trick, but it wasn't in the cards. Betis next plays Mallorca Saturday.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Opens scoring vs Elche Iglesias scored one goal (two shots on target), and Real Betis defeated Elche 3-0 Monday.

Impact Iglesias beat his marker to the front of the net following a poor Elche turnover and finished a well-placed Nabil Fekir assist. Fekir initially dispossessed a defender along the touchline, broke toward the goal and fed Iglesias for the game (and season) opener. Iglesias figures to once again be one of Betis's best goal scoring options this season, and Monday's game was no exception. He next faces Mallorca Saturday.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - All over pitch vs Elche Fekir had three shots (one on target) and assisted on Real Betis's opening goal in Monday's 3-0 victory over Elche. He also sent in three crosses (zero accurate) and completed two...

Impact Fekir was extremely involved right from the opening kickoff Monday, and he didn't waste much time getting the scoring action started. The 29-year-old attacker hounded an Elche defender along the touchline, broke away with the ball and fed a perfectly placed ball to Borja Iglesias for the score. He subbed off in the 64th minute once the game was well in hand. If Monday's opener is at all predictive, Fekir is likely to maintain a very fantasy-friendly role throughout the season.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Starting against Elche Iglesias (undisclosed) is in Betis' starting lineup for Monday's clash against Elche.

Impact Iglesias wasn't able to train for much of the week leading up to Monday's game due to an injury, but he is somewhat surprisingly fit enough to make it into Betis' season-opening XI up front.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin - Needs to be registered Joaquin has yet to be registered with La Liga and as such isn't in the squad list for Monday's match against Elche.

Impact Joaquin has seen his playing time decrease with each year he nears to retirement but this isn't an ideal start if he does stop playing after this season. Since he's not much more than a backup even as a leader in the dressing room, this won't make a major impact in fantasy.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Guardado - To miss match Monday Guardado will miss Monday's match against Elche as he has yet to be registered with La Liga.

Impact Guardado is one of a few to miss out as financial regulations prevented his registration. He started in 17 of his 28 league appearances last season and should play, but more as a rotation piece with William Carvalho instead of as a top option.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Can't play Monday Bravo isn't registered with the league and as such can't play in Monday's match against Elche.

Impact Bravo is already set to back up Rui Silva far more frequently this season but this guarantees his absence for game one. It shouldn't take long to get Bravo registered but getting onto the pitch is a different story.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willian Jose - Isn't available Jose won't be available for Monday's match against Elche as he isn't yet registered with the league.

Impact Jose is another casualty of the league's financial rules and can't play against Los Franjiverdes. As a result, Borja Iglesias, Loren Moron and Juanmi are the top forwards to open the campaign.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Doubt for opener Canales is listed as a doubt for Monday's opening match against Elche, according to Diario Franjiverde.

Impact It's unclear why Canales isn't fully fit but this is certainly a situation to track. With some of the absences due to a lack of registration for new signings, William Carvalho and Guido Rodriguez could start at holding-midfield if Canales can't play.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal seals return of Argentina midfielder Lo Celso

Giovani Lo Celso is returning to Villarreal on another loan from Tottenham

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Victor Camarasa - Nearing return Camarasa (knee) nears the final stages of his recovery with each passing week, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Camarasa underwent surgery on the patellar tendon in his right leg back in April and will hope to return in the next three months. He's been out since February and will be a welcome boost when he does next play.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Montoya - Remains out of training Montoya (strain) missed Thursday's training session ahead of Monday's match against Elche, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Montoya is neither likely to be ready for this game nor be more than a reserve option behind Youssouf Sabaly at right-back this season. As a result, his status isn't likely to be as important if the rest of the squad is in good shape.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Still unavailable Iglesias (undisclosed) trained by himself during Thursday's session, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Iglesias is looking increasingly less likely to be available for Monday's opener against Elche. His rumored replacement is to be Loren Moron who spent much of last season on loan at Espanyol and scored just once. It is not expected that Iglesias will be out for long, but don't expect him to be available every week without picking up knocks like this one.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Plays in friendly Sabaly appeared in the Aug. 6 friendly against Fiorentina.

Impact Sabaly is now on track to start at right-back for the season-opener against Elche. With Martin Montoya often injured, Sabaly should have no problems consistently starting if he can avoid injury himself.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Absent from training Iglesias didn't train during Tuesday's session ahead of the Aug. 15 opener against Elche, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact With extra time before the opener after the weekend, Iglesias is getting a chance to work by himself following a personal trip to London. He's scored double-digit goals in each of the last two seasons but starts in around half of the games, so expect him to be absent or enter from the bench on multiple occasions. The presence of Willian Jose and Luiz Henrique give two alternate options when Iglesias isn't in the lineup.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Staying with Betis Moreno announced Monday that he had received a transfer offer but rejected it to stay with Betis.

Impact Moreno had reportedly received a transfer offer from Nottingham Forest that he chose not to accept. With an impressive five goals scored from left-back last season, Moreno will be an important piece to consider when the coming campaign kicks off Aug. 15 against Elche.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Limited in training Sabaly has been training separately and won't participate in Wednesday's friendly against Zaragoza, according to Alvaro Borrego of El Desmarque.

Impact Sabaly should be fine for the Aug. 15 opener against Elche but he's not been a full participant during a preseason training camp in Marbella. If he's unfit along with Martin Montoya (strain), Aitor Ruibal could slot in at right-back, though Sabaly is still firmly first-choice.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin Montoya - Not fully fit Montoya isn't fully fit heading into a preseason trip to Marbella, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Montoya may struggle to be ready for the season-opener Aug. 15 against Elche if he can't get back on track soon. Fitness has been a reoccurring issue for Montoya in each of the last two seasons so even when he can play, be careful if he will see the field.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Montoya - Starting in friendly Montoya (foot) is starting against Wednesday's friendly against Marseille.

Impact Montoya has been recovering from a foot injury he suffered at the end of the 2021/22 season. The right-back was fit enough to travel for pre-season training camp and is now starting during Wednesday's friendly. Montoya heads into the 2022/23 campaign competing for the second spot on the right-back depth chart.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

William Carvalho - Has issue, still makes trip Carvalho dealt with an injury but still made the preseason journey to England, according to Alvaro Borrego of El Desmarque.

Impact Carvalho was a key presence on last season's Copa del Rey winners and added a decent two goals and three assists in 33 La Liga appearances. With a proper run in training, he should have no issues retaining his place in the lineup when the season kicks off Aug 15 against Elche.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Montoya - With preseason trip Montoya (foot) made the roster for a preseason trip to England.

Impact Montoya played 10 times between the league and UEL last season as injuries have limited his participation since 2020. He'll now hope to regain his role in defense though German Pezzella and Luiz Felipe could make this a difficult task.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin - Back for another year with Betis Joaquin has signed a one-year contract extension with Real Betis, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Joaquin is staying for yet another season with Betis after making 36 appearances in all competitions in 2021/22, including two starts in La Liga. He will be 41 years old at the start of the next campaign.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE