The plague of injuries that Betis In the first half of the season, he had a special impact in the center of the field. Absences of players like Johnny Cardoso, William Carvalho, Mark Rocca O: Isko wreaked havoc on team performance Pellegrini. But of all absences, American key and it Pablo Fornals Perhaps it was they who influenced the Engineer’s plans the most.
Both had muscle problems during the match FIFA November in the case of Johnnywhile training with his team; In Castellon, in one of the last working sessions before resuming domestic competition Mestalia in front of Valencia. And his loss has forced the coaching staff to make important changes and leave the youth ranks, adding players such as: Mateo Flores O: Carlos Girao.
Cardoso He returned a few days ago, c Conferencehad a sensational game during the visit Ceramics and he has already regained undisputed ownership in the double axis. But we had yet to recover FornalsA fundamental piece on the pitch due to its versatility Pablowho, since joining the team in February, has mainly played on the right wing, has offered very interesting solutions. Pellegrini in other positions.
The versatility of stoves
He has played as a hook when, due to various circumstances, neither Isko in Lo Celsus They were able to be on the field. He sometimes went down to the other side due to team needs. and, above all, he has delayed his position on the pitch to position himself next to one of the defensive pivots, thus offering the team a more fluid release from the back, something that the team has missed in recent weeks due to the accumulation of casualties.
This past Sunday before Rayo Vallecanoand after a bit of a recovery setback that delayed his return to action longer than he would have liked, Fornals He had minutes again in the last part of the game.With his return, the right wing or the playmaking zone get alternatives. And with two weeks left to get physically ready, that’s great news for them Betis and for Pellegrini facing the second half of the course, all objectives are still within range.