Real Betis continues its summer preparation and this Saturday faces Granada in a friendly. The main news is the possible debut of Antony, while Isco Alarcón will not be in the squad.
Real Betis approaches this Saturday its third preseason commitment, a friendly against Granada that will serve to further fine-tune Manuel Pellegrini's squad. The match, which will take place at 20:00, can be followed live on Betis TV.
The verdiblancos arrive at this match after leaving good impressions in their first two summer tests. In the first, they clearly won in Germany against a lesser opponent, and subsequently lifted the Trofeo Colombino after overcoming Recreativo de Huelva. Now, the level of demand rises against a Granada team that is also finalising its preparation.
One of the focal points will be Antony. The Brazilian forward, who joined the group later following his signing, did not participate in the last friendly as he is following a specific physical preparation plan. If all goes as planned, he could enjoy his first minutes wearing the Betis shirt this preseason.
Who will not be on the pitch is Isco Alarcón. The Málaga midfielder did not train with the group in the last session and the club has confirmed that he will not be part of the squad for the match against Granada. The club conveys complete calm regarding his physical condition.
The sporting director, Manu Fajardo, has been the one to clear up any doubts in this regard. The head of the sports area assured that the player is meeting the expected timelines and that the plan designed by the medical staff is being followed to the letter. As he explained, Isco alternates full training sessions, partial sessions, and individual work to control loads and avoid unnecessary risks.
Fajardo urged to avoid speculation and reminded that the process is supervised at all times by medical specialists, convinced that the player will progress according to the established timelines. The absence of the Málaga player is solely due to a planned management of his preparation.
Meanwhile, the transfer market continues to shape the current affairs of Betis. The sports management is still working on both possible signings and the departure of some players, including the name of Nelson Deossa, a move that continues to generate excitement amid the planning of the squad for the new season.
The match against Granada will be another opportunity for fans to see the growth of Pellegrini's team and start drawing conclusions before the official start of the season. Preseason is progressing and Betis aims to be ready for the league debut.
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