Pellegrini recovers players: Cucho and Llorente included in the squad to face Madrid

The Chilean coach will be able to count on Cucho Hernández and Diego Llorente in the match this Friday at La Cartuja (21h). Both have trained with the group in the session held this Fair Thursday at the Luis del Sol Training Ground.

The verdiblanco squad fine-tuned their preparation for the clash after the victory achieved on Tuesday in Girona, aiming to try to extend the five-point lead they hold over Getafe and Celta, who this round face Barcelona and Villarreal.

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During that training it was already seen normally that Real Betis had Cucho, who was substituted at halftime in Montilivi as a precaution due to some discomfort he carries in his knee. Llorente also rejoined, after the slight ankle sprain suffered a week ago in the Europa League match against Braga.

For the match against Real Madrid, Pellegrini also recovers Antony, absent in Girona due to suspension, and intends to continue giving minutes to Isco after his comeback in Montilivi, where he was decisive in the final stretch.

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Regarding absences, the only injured player is Junior. Meanwhile, Pablo García has trained with the reserves and will play this Friday in a key match for staying up in Group 2 of Primera RFEF against Atlético de Madrid, who aspire to be promoted to the Second Division.

Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed in a press conference that Pablo García will play this Friday with the reserves, that Llorente and Cucho are called up, as well as Antony and Isco, and that Junior and Ángel Ortiz are not in the squad for the match against Real Madrid.