Betis internationals: dates for the next matches

Real Betis return to training this Wednesday after a couple of days off granted by Manuel Pellegrini, but they will be missing a group of players due to international call-ups, as Mundo Deportivo reports.

The absentees include Abde, Troy Parrott, Facundo Bernal, Junior, Fidalgo, Ángel Ortiz, Valentín Gómez, and Lo Celso. The article specifies that Lo Celso has been called only for Argentina’s final friendly, on Tuesday 6 October, against Benin, in a tribute to Leo Messi—meaning he is expected to join the group a few days later.

Action begins Thursday

The last fixture in the schedule belongs to Fidalgo (Mexico), with the match set for the early hours of Wednesday 7 October. Mundo Deportivo adds that, given the timing, he will likely not have enough time to prepare properly for Betis’ Sunday 11 October league game versus Osasuna.

So Betis’ week of returning to full training will be shaped by international matches, with several of their regulars away and the Liga preparation influenced by the final call-up timings, according to the newspaper.