Parrott fails to seize Cucho's injury: two months without scoring
The Irishman has two goals in over 600 minutes for Betis, while Pellegrini tests alternatives and Cucho recovers from a calf injury.
Troy Parrott is not making the most of Cucho HernĂĄndez's absence. The Colombian finished the match against Barcelona with a calf injury and will not be back until after the next international break, but the Irishman, signed for 16 million, has gone two months without scoring. His two goals, one against Mourinho's Real Madrid at the Cartuja and another in Betis's first win on their return to the Champions League, are still his only tally.
According to ABC, Pellegrini has not lost faith in him, but he does not see him as irreplaceable. During Cucho's absence he has tried Deossa in Vigo and Aitor Ruibal, who played up front in the closing minutes in Dortmund. The coach considers Parrott a real alternative, although he has started only three league matches and all four of the Champions League group stage games.
Next up is the trip to the MartĂnez Valero against Elche, just before the international break. It is an opportunity for Parrott to claim the number 9 shirt before Cucho returns.
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