Real Betis will have to do without Ez Abde for their first official match of the season. The Moroccan international winger was not included by Manuel Pellegrini for the match against Real Sociedad, scheduled for Friday at La Cartuja as part of the second round of La Liga.
Although he returned to team training in recent days, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli continues to experience pain in his right knee. “Abde is not on the list because he needs to fully overcome his knee pain,” Pellegrini explained at a press conference. The Andalusian staff has therefore chosen not to rush his return, especially since the player has not played any preparation matches.
The Moroccan is continuing his recovery after suffering a sprained medial ligament during a friendly match against Norway, shortly before the 2026 World Cup. This injury forced him to withdraw from the competition. However, his return to training indicates a positive development, even though he will still have to wait before returning to the pitch.
