Real Betis manages injuries ahead of dense October schedule

Real Betis is navigating a demanding October schedule, facing seven matches between October 11 and October 31, including fixtures against Osasuna, Porto, Barcelona, and Feyenoord.

The squad is managing various injury updates. While Bartra has returned to partial training and Llorente has recovered from muscular issues, the team faces a setback with an injury to Junior, forcing manager Manuel Pellegrini to find alternatives for the left-back position. Brazilian defender Natan remains a central pillar of the defense, having started all six league matches this season.

Additionally, the club has notable connections to the 2019 Spanish U-21 European Championship winning squad. Betis has integrated several players from that generation, including Dani Ceballos, Fornals, and Marc Roca, making them the club with the highest number of players from that specific championship roster.