Junior Firpo trains with Betis squad but misses the Cup
Back from a left adductor injury, the left-back will miss Wednesday's Copa del Rey tie with Navalcarnero but could return before the international break.
Left-back Junior Firpo took another step in his recovery on Monday, completing part of the session with his Real Betis teammates, according to Mundo Deportivo. The defender suffered a muscle injury in his left adductor while playing for the Dominican Republic during the last international break.
He is not yet ready to compete, so he will not be in the squad for Wednesday's Copa del Rey match against Navalcarnero. He could be available for some of the following games before the next break, against MĂĄlaga, Borussia Dortmund and Elche.
Ian Forns, a left-back from Betis Deportivo, also trained with the first team. Pellegrini is counting on him for the cup tie, where he could get a chance in Junior's absence.
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