YOUSSOUF SABALY NEWS

Starting against Athletic Sabaly (ankle) will be in the starting XI for Thursday's matchup with Athletic.

Impact Sabaly returns after a six-match stint on the sidelines due to his ankle problem. In his previous five appearances, the right-back managed one assist, four shots (one on target), four crosses (zero accurate) and 16 clearances. Martin Montoya figures to be relegated to a bench role moving forward with Sabaly back.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Thursday Sabaly (ankle) was called up by Betis to face Athletic Club on Thursday.

Impact Sabaly has missed his side's last six La Liga matches with an ankle injury he suffered while on international duty in late March, but he has recovered enough to make the squad this mid-week and could return to the pitch against Bilbao.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Sociedad Sabaly (ankle) was not called up by Betis for Tuesday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Sabaly is set to miss a fifth consecutive game Tuesday after spraining his ankle during the March international window. Aitor Ruibal should return from suspension to continue as the starting right-back in his absence.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured while on international duty Sabaly picked up an ankle injury during the African Cup of Nations Qualifying match versus Mozambique and is set to miss a few weeks with a grade two sprained ankle, reports WiwSpo...

Impact Sabaly came back from international break last week and did not train with the team after suffering an ankle injury with Senegal. The tests results showed a grade two sprain, which means the defender will miss a few weeks while he recovers. He had been given starts of late, making seven appearances in the starting XI in the last eight games played. With the defender out, Aitor Ruibal will mend the right back position for the time being.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mané scores on return to action with Senegal

Sadio Mané has put his World Cup disappointment behind him by scoring on his return to international action as Senegal swept past Mozambique 5-1 in African Cup of Nations qualifyin...

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists in home win Sabaly assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Mallorca.

Impact Sabaly assisted Borja Iglesias' winner in the 48th minute to help them earn three points at home. The right-back now has two assists in the season, while he has yet to score. He was also part of the defense that secured the clean sheet.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight clearances in draw Sabaly registered one off-target shot, three tackles (all won), four interceptions, eight clearances and a yellow card in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Real Madrid.

Impact Sabaly had a great defensive outing to help them hold Real Madrid's powerful offense for the clean sheet and the home draw. The right-back led his side in interceptions, while making the second-most tackles and clearances. He also received his first yellow card of the season, though.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Saturday Sabaly (undisclosed) has been called up by Betis for Saturday's clash against Espanyol.

Impact Sabaly missed the win over Rayo Vallecano on Jan. 8 due to an injury, but he's featured in both of Betis' cup matches since then, including starting and playing the full 120 minutes in the penalty-shootout defeat to Osasuna in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. He should be fit enough to start once again over Aitor Ruibal at right-back against Espanyol.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock Sabaly came off with a knock during Thursday's clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Sabaly came off with a knock during Thursday's match, being replaced by Aitor Ruibal. Sabaly had to limp off after a heavy challenge, putting him in doubt for a Sunday trip to Rayo Vallecano with little turnaround time.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nailed-on starter Sabaly started and went the full 90 during all three World Cup group stage matches, creating seven chances.

Impact Sabaly has been absolutely brilliant at right-back, bombing forward and creating dangerous chances at will. The defender has a nailed-on role and will be worth considering in the knockout stage in a tough match against England.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Unused in win Sabaly (undisclosed) was an unused substitute during Thursday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Sabaly returned to the first team for Thursday's win, but went as an unused substitute during the match. The defender will hope to make his return to league action Sunday, away to Valladolid. This return to the bench is a very hopeful sign for a full return to the starting XI in the near future.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list Sabaly (undisclosed) made the squad list for Thursday's match against Roma.

Impact Sabaly could return after missing three straight games due to injury. He's played just twice this season but started on both occasions so he could be saved until ready to play from kickoff. When fit, he'll contend with Martin Montoya for the starting spot at right-back.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited in training Sabaly (undisclosed) remains limited in training during Monday's session ahead of Sunday's trip to Celta Vigo, according to Alvaro Borrego of El Desmarque.

Impact Sabaly remains unlikely to play without getting back into training soon as he's been out for the better part of two weeks. Martin Montoya should slot in as the starter at right-back for as long as it takes until Sabaly returns.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Defends well in draw Sabaly made two clearances and won three of four tackles in last week's 0-0 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Sabaly got off to a slow start in Betis thanks to an early-season thigh injury that kept him out until 2022, but the 29-year-old made up for lost time by tallying an assist and four clean sheets in 10 La Liga appearances (nine starts) from there on out, taking over the starting right back spot from Hector Bellerin down the stretch.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Sabaly kept a clean sheet with one save made during Monday's scoreless draw with Getafe.

Impact Sabaly has seemingly reclaimed his spot from Hector Bellerin, making eight league and UEL starts in the last 10 matches. While his production hasn't been substantial with two chances created and two tackles won in the last two starts, Sabaly missed much of the season to date due to injury and this could be a good time to take stock of what he can do in the seasons to come. Up next is a visit from Barcelona, which have scored the second-most goals in the league.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one assist in loss Sabaly had one assist, two crosses, one interception, one tackle, created three chances and sustained one foul in the 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Just before the first half was called, Sabaly found Cristian Tello for his side's only goal of the match. This was only the third match of the season for the defender, so it is unlikely he will make an appearance against Eintracht Frankfurt.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in Copa del Rey Sabaly (thigh) was in Betis' match day squad for Saturday's Copa del Rey clash against Sevilla that was suspended during the first half.

Impact Sabaly hasn't featured at all this season while he's been recovering from thigh surgery he underwent in August, but he may be fit enough to return to action by Tuesday's La Liga clash against Alaves.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE