Betis Team News Page 55 - Soccer

Youssouf Sabaly - Undergoes surgery on thigh Sabaly underwent surgery on his thigh injury and will be out a couple months.

Impact It's a tough start to the season for Sabaly, who picked up the injury in a preseason friendly. After starting 33 matches at Bordeaux last season, he now faces an uphill battle to get into the Betis starting XI upon a return to training.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Miranda - Back for Cadiz match Miranda made the squad list for Friday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Miranda should slot in at left-back, as injuries to Alex Moreno (hamstring) and Youssouf Sabaly mean that no one but youngsters could fill the starting spot.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Bartra - Not in training Bartra didn't participate in Wednesday's training session due to an undisclosed injury, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Bartra also missed the first game of the season against Mallorca and is dealing with fitness issues for a second straight campaign. While he's out, Victor Ruiz, Sidnei and Edgar Gonzalez will all look to get their fill of minutes at center-back.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Still out of training Moreno (hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's training session, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Moreno picked up the injury during the first match of the season against Mallorca and is likely to miss game two against Cadiz unless something changes very quickly. In his place, Jose Calderon could get a chance to start in round two, though Juan Miranda is close to returning and is likely to start even when Moreno is fit.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Makes one save in 1-1 draw Silva made one save and conceded once during the 1-1 draw with Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Silva was barely tested at all during the draw Saturday. The keeper would have had a clean sheet if not for a break down in his backline. He became one on one and he was beat with a perfect shot to give up the win and the clean sheet. His debut with Betis could have surely gone better, but nevertheless he will be the new number one man moving forward.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Does very little in 1-1 draw Fekir produced one shot (none on target), created one chance, sent four crosses (one accurate), took three corners and drew five fouls in the 1-1 draw with Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Fekir was uncharacteristically off in the draw Saturday. The midfielder is typically very productive game in and game out, but he only had a single shot attempted and chance created. Furthermore, with Fekir being more central in the formation now, his open-play value drops dramatically and a majority of his value will now come from set-pieces. Nevertheless, he will still be the focal point of the offense.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Takes one shot in 1-1 draw Iglesias took one shot (none on target) in the 1-1 draw with Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Iglesias continued his struggles here. The forward has not been consistent over the past few seasons and he made very little effort in the draw. Iglesias remains a boom-or-bust option. However, if he does not start gaining form soon, he may start watching from the bench.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Montoya - Holds down fort in 1-1 draw Montoya sent four crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (two won) and intercepted four times during the 1-1 draw with Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Montoya was the best all-around player for Betis in the draw Saturday. The concerning part of that is the lack of offense he produces game in and game out. Luckily, he at least generated some opportunities from the flank which was greatly needed. Montoya will remain the key man on the backline for Betis.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Leaves with discomort Moreno sent one cross (one accurate) before being replaced in the 26th minute in the 1-1 draw with Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Moreno was noticeable in his short stint on the pitch, but in the worst ways possible. Not only did he barely produce anything, but his position and game sense was also completely off. The extent of his injury is not known yet and more details should be released soon enough.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Andres Guardado - Ready for opener Guardado made the squad list for Saturday's trip to Mallorca.

Impact Guardado had picked up a thigh injury over the summer that kept him out of any national team tournaments but still gave him time to recover before the season began. His role in the team is heavily dependent on where Sergio Canales plays, though Guardado should still be able to make a few starts as a defensive-midfielder.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - In squad list Rodriguez made the squad list for Saturday's trip to Mallorca.

Impact Rodriguez passed through his quarantine after winning the Copa America with Argentina and returning to Spain, so now all that's left for him to do is start game one and get his club season underway. With 34 starts last season, it shouldn't be surprising to see him take up a role in the midfield as soon as possible.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Makes squad list Canales made the squad list for Saturday's trip to Mallorca.

Impact Canales had already returned to training earlier this week from an ankle injury and should have no problems starting from day one this season. As a deep-lying playmaker, Canales is essential to the success of his team after scoring eight goals and providing six assists last season.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Camarasa - Out for round one Camarasa (muscular) will miss Saturday's trip to Mallorca.

Impact Camarasa picked up an injury at the start of August and isn't nearly ready to return. This means that his read to recovery from a torn ACL isn't quite over, though it shouldn't last much longer as long as he suffers no other setbacks.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Miranda - Still on vacation Miranda remains on vacation and will miss Saturday's trip to Mallorca, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini via Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Miranda helped Spain win silver at the Olympics and is set to return to his club side next week. With Youssouf Sabaly out on the other flank, there are some big gaps to fill in game one for this club, and Alex Moreno could get his name called to take Miranda's place against the Island club.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lainez - Still on vacation Lainez (ankle) is still on vacation and won't be available for Saturday's match at Mallorca, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Lainez suffered a heavy ankle knock in the bronze medal match at the Olympics and is taking a little more time away from the club to recover from his exertions and let that injury heal more. Once he returns, Lainez will likely be a regular part of the rotation of attacking players on the wings.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Returns to training Canales (ankle) participated in Wednesday's training session, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Canales had seemingly picked up an ankle issue during a friendly but is back with the team and looking to Saturday's season-opener at Mallorca. He scored eight goals and logged six assists in 31 appearances last season despite often playing as a deep-lying midfielder.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Officially out to start season Sabaly is dealing with a tendon injury in his left thigh, his club confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Sabaly picked up an injury during a friendly late into the preseason and could now miss the first month of matches. Until he returns, Martin Montoya could get a shot in his place at right-back, beginning with Saturday's trip to Mallorca.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Asks out of friendly Canales requested to be substituted out of Saturday's friendly with an ankle issue, according to Alvaro Borrego of El Desmarque.

Impact Little suggests that Canales won't be ready when the La Liga season starts Aug 14 at Mallorca, but this isn't a great start after getting the entire summer off instead of playing at the Euros with Spain. Without Canales in the lineup, Nabil Fekir defaults into the primary creative player.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Suffers injury in friendly Sabaly suffered a right thigh injury during Saturday's friendly, according to Alvaro Borrego of El Desmarque.

Impact Sabaly has a race against time to be fit for the start of the La Liga season, which begins for him Aug 14 at Mallorca. As a major offseason acquisition to fill the void of Emerson, Sabaly's absence could cause some issues in his team's game plan. In his absence, Martin Montoya could get the start at right-back if fit.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lainez - Suffers injury in Olympics Lainez took a heavy challenge that forced him off after 56 minutes of Friday's Bronze Medal win over Japan, according to David Cejudo of El Desmarque.

Impact Lainez suffered the blow to his left ankle and had to be helped off the pitch as he departed. While he may not have been likely to play during the first La Liga matches while resting after the Olympics, he may now need rehab time as well and this could delay his return.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spanish league secures $3.2 billion in funds to help clubs

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AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Lainez - Quiet as substitute versus Brazil Lainez won four of 11 duels, drew and committed two fouls, delivered one cross, created one scoring chance and received a yellow card as a substitute in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-1 after pe...

Impact Lainez was reserved until the 62nd minute with Carlos Uriel Antuna starting again in Tuesday's Olympics semifinal. The Betis attacker tried to dribble past a Brazilian defense that stopped him from being a serious threat. He has contributed two assists in the current Olympic competition, but his value is limited after three consecutive appearances off the bench. His last chance to impress will be Friday's bronze medal match versus Japan, who have conceded two goals in five games.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Enters quarantine Rodriguez entered a 10-day quarantine after returning to Spain from Argentina following the Copa America, according to Alvaro Borrego of El Desmarque.

Impact Rodriguez returns from his vacations after winning the Copa America and won't have long to train before the season begins. It still seems likely he'll play a big role in the coming season after making 34 starts in the 2020/21 campaign, even if he's not able to play immediately as he builds up his fitness.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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