Cucho Hernández starts running on grass ahead of the derby
The Betis striker keeps progressing from his soleus injury, and Pellegrini will assess him next week before the Seville derby on November 21.
Cucho Hernández has started running on grass as he recovers from the left soleus muscle injury he suffered in the Betis-Barcelona match on October 17 at La Cartuja. According to ABC, the Colombian could be available for the derby against Sevilla on November 21 at the Sánchez-Pizjuán.
Pellegrini said at his press conference before the Copa del Rey tie against CDA Navalcarnero that the striker began running on grass this week. The Chilean coach added that the staff will monitor how far he progresses and whether he feels any discomfort. Cucho cannot play in Navalcarnero and has already missed five official matches.
If he rejoins team training next week, he has a chance to return for the derby.
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