Ready to see Betis back in form? The squad hit the training ground, with Marc Bartra, Troy Parrott, Ez Abde and Morante joining the first session of the week. Coach Manuel Pellegrini now eyes the Sunday league tie against Osasuna at La Cartuja, kickoff 18:30.
Bartra’s comeback proves he’s shaken off the discomfort that forced his exit during the Riazor clash with Deportivo. Parrott, Abde and Morante also rejoined after scoring for Ireland, Morocco and Spain’s U‑20 sides. For my money, Bartra’s swift return strengthens the defence.
Midfielder Aitor Ruibal took part in the early drills. Junior, now at Sevilla, remains under assessment after a muscle strain suffered versus Haiti. Other internationals such as Fran García, Facundo Bernal, Manu González, Ángel Ortiz, Lo Celso and Valentín Gómez have yet to report, and Álvaro Fidalgo stays sidelined.
The youth duo Rodrigo Marina and Borja Alonso also featured in the session. Facing Osasuna will kick off a demanding stretch: nine matches in 28 days before the next international break. Can Betis sustain the pace and keep climbing the table?