Four members of the first-team ranks at La Liga outfit Real Betis have been ruled out until the far side of the upcoming international break.
That’s according to boss Manuel Pellegrini, who has provided an insight into the latest developments behind the scenes in the Verdiblancos’ squad.
Real Betis were back in action on Sunday, welcoming Osasuna to Seville for a La Liga clash.
And when all was said and done, the hosts secured a return to winning ways, courtesy of a 2-0 result.
En route to as much, however, Betis were forced to make do without the contributions of four players, namely Marc Bartra, Diego Llorente, Nelson Deossa, and Isco.
As much comes owing to respective injury blows.
Speaking to the media post-match, the subject of the status of the quartet for the coming week was in turn put to the aforementioned Manuel Pellegrini.
And ahead of upcoming fixtures against Ludogorets and Espanyol, the Chilean tactician went on to admit:
“They have no chance of playing before the break.”
Conor Laird – GSFN