Abde returns in Betis squad for Levante clash

Betis have named their squad for matchday 3 in LaLiga against Levante, with a clear standout return: Abde is back after weeks out with a knee injury. As MARCA reports, the Moroccan makes his first appearance in a call-up this season under Pellegrini, and his involvement will depend on how the game unfolds—though the coach urged caution and indicated he is not a guaranteed starter.

Return after injury

The winger picked up the problem during an international friendly with Morocco just before the World Cup, which ultimately kept him out of the final roster for the Atlas Lions. Since then, MARCA says, he went through a rehabilitation process starting in France and later continuing in Seville with the club’s medical staff. After returning to group training a few days ago, he has now earned a place in the squad.

In his pre-match press conference, Manuel Pellegrini was careful when asked about minutes for players returning from injury. In response to a question about Fidalgo, he said that “it’s the same case as Abde,” and that tomorrow they will decide whether to give him minutes or allow a few more days—given how difficult these knee issues can be, according to MARCA.

Squad list and absences

Lo Celso is also included, but MARCA notes that he joined the group partially for the first time since returning from the World Cup and will need at least a couple more weeks of training before he can play. Other absences are Morante (not match-ready), and the injured Diego Conde, Aitor Ruibal and Gonzalo Petit. Junior Firpo is also left out, having missed training with permission from the club for a family matter.