Injury Update Ahead of Betis vs. Valencia Match

Pablo Fornals was notably absent from Real Betis’ training session on Saturday, the final preparation before facing Valencia at La Cartuja for the 22nd matchday of LaLiga EA Sports. The Castellon midfielder sustained a significant injury during the Europa League match against Feyenoord on Thursday and has since been training in the gym. Manager Manuel Pellegrini is expected to provide updates during the press conference later today regarding Fornals’ availability for the match against Corberán’s side.

None of the seven injured players currently in the Betis medical facility have recovered in time for this upcoming match. As a result, Cucho Hernández will not be available as he continues to push for fitness ahead of Thursday’s Copa del Rey match against Atlético de Madrid. Junior and Riquelme are also still in their recovery processes, while long-term absentees Isco, Amrabat, Bellerín, and Lo Celso did not participate in the training session led by Pellegrini, which focused on final preparations for the crucial encounter where they aim to reclaim fifth place in the league standings.

The Betis squad will approach the match against Valencia without any new developments regarding player transfers. Neither Bakambu, who appears likely to leave during this winter transfer window, nor Chimy Ávila, who has received offers, have departed from the club, ensuring their participation in tomorrow’s game. As a result, any potential reinforcements will not be resolved until the final day of the transfer window, meaning Pellegrini will not have any new signings available for the match against the Valencia side.