Junior Firpo
BETBack available Saturday
Firpo (undisclosed) trained all week with the team and is an option for Saturday's clash against Real Sociedad, according to Zona Mixta.
Analysis: Firpo had been ruled out since late March while building his fitness back up, but completing a full week of training is the clearest sign yet that he is ready to return to the matchday squad. The left-back has missed seven consecutive matches and will likely ease back in from the bench rather than jumping straight into the starting lineup, but his availability gives coach Manuel Pellegrini more options on the left flank heading into the final fixtures of Real Betis's season.
Still not an option
Firpo (undisclosed) remains unavailable and is not yet ready to return, with next week shaping up as a more realistic target, according to coach Manuel Pellegrini, per Zona Mixta. "Let's hope Junior is at 100% next week."
Analysis: Firpo had returned to team training this week, raising hopes of a return for the Oviedo fixture, but the club has decided he needs more time before being considered for the matchday squad. The left-back has missed six consecutive matches across all competitions and will continue to build his fitness over the coming sessions before pushing for a return to the rotation in the final stretch of the season.
Back in partial training
Firpo (undisclosed) returned to partial team training Tuesday and could be set for a return for Sunday's clash against Real Oviedo, according to Zona Mixta.
Analysis: Firpo missed the last six games across all competition with Betis due to an injury but his progression to partial sessions is an encouraging step forward. The left-back figures to remain a rotational option at best given the form issues that have hampered him throughout the campaign since returning from Leeds United, but his return to the training pitch gives Real Betis another available option heading into the final stretch of the season.
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