Pellegrini on Isco, Sabaly, the goalkeepers, and Gent

Real Betis Balompié

Sabaly, the newcomer in the squad

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Sabaly
1.300.000€-20.000€-

J23

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J22

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J21

3

J20

4

J19

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"Sabaly was already practically ready for the last match, we didn't want to demand too much from him because he still felt insecure, but now he has no problem, they are on the squad list and have no issue to play."

Is Betis' biggest enemy Betis itself?

"All games are different. We've had a fairly irregular season, we've played good and bad games, like everyone, and games where despite doing things well at home, we haven't been able to get the results, maybe due to a lack of a winning mentality, scoring goals, or the excess goals we've conceded haven't allowed us to have a few more points. But there's still a lot left, 16 games, 48 points, we are three points away from Europe, and now in the Conference to try to advance to the next round. Personally, I always look forward, reviewing what has been done, but what one did doesn't guarantee that it will happen again in the following match. We are focused on getting through these first 90 minutes here in Belgium as visitors to try to advance to the next round and on Sunday, focus on winning at home against Real Sociedad and trying to be a more consistent team towards the end of the season."

Prioritizing the Conference

"I don't know if the word is prioritize. The objectives are different. When you have to play on Thursdays, that game takes a toll on Sunday. In the group stage, the goal is to qualify, if you can be first, better, if not, it's not important. In the knockout rounds, you either go on or go out. We must be aware that in these rounds, there's no room for errors if you want to continue in the competition."

Improving ball possession

"I'm not sure if the team feels comfortable or not with ball possession, I don't know where that comes from, there's a general aspect that includes possession, finishing, defensive concepts... I don't think that's the problem, we must try not to concede goals, be solid, and be an offensive team that can threaten the opponent's box."

Is Betis the favorite?

"I don't know if we are favorites or not, we will have to show on the field that we are capable of advancing to the next phase. Each one sees favoritism in their own way. We have to play against a team that reached this stage just like us, being favorites or not is not important, it must be demonstrated on the field."

Isco said the team is shaky

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Isco
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J23

11

J22

5

J21

4

J20

8

J19

MD

12

"I don't know if the team is shaking. Throughout the season, there are different moments of confidence. When a goal is scored against you, the confidence is not the same, but we have also had complete matches. In the last two games, Athletic scored two goals from corners against us, and against Celta, we had a very bad second half. Consistency must be found by gaining confidence and delivering a full 90 minutes in both aspects."

The goalkeeper for the Conference

"Tomorrow we will see which team starts, we have three goalkeepers, Adrian, Fran, and German, one will start, but we will decide in the next few hours."

Playing the first match away from home

"I prefer to play the first match away and then define it at home. But you never know what's best. But I don't think it's decisive for the final result. The important thing is that tomorrow we play against a good team and we will have to play a good game."

Rival players to watch out for

"Yes, we know them, we have watched many matches of this team, they have good players, they are an offensive team, we have to be concerned about all of them."