Giovani Lo Celso the Comeback in Pellegrini’s Betis Squad
Lo Celso returns to a Betis squad for the Copa del Rey clash against Navalcarnero after being left out against Elche by Pellegrini's decision
Argentine international midfielder Giovani Lo Celso is the main new addition to Betis' squad for Thursday's Copa del Rey match against Navalcarnero after being left out of the list for the league clash against Elche by the decision of Betis' Chilean coach, Manuel Pellegrini.
Pellegrini clarifies the absence against Elche
Pellegrini explained in the preview of the cup match that nothing had "happened" with Lo Celso, only that his job was to "choose every week" and that there were other teammates better suited for the Martínez Valero "and that's all there is to it".
Nine internationals absent and a 23-man list
With the absences of nine internationals, Colombian Cucho Hernández, injured, and Uruguayan Facundo Bernal, suspended, the Betis squad is made up of Diego Conde, Yan; Bellerín, Llorente, Natan, Bartra, Fran García, Valentín Gómez, Junior Firpo; Fornals, Iker Losada, Rodrigo Marina, Rica, Borja Alonso, Corralejo, Postigo, Isco, Dani Ceballos; Lo Celso, Antony, Riquelme, Aitor Ruibal and Morante. EFE
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