Betis prepare for second preseason test without Abde

Published Jul 21, 08:33 AM UTC

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Real Betis held their second preseason training session behind closed doors at Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol, preparing for the Trofeo Colombino match against Recreativo de Huelva. Moroccan winger Abde was absent after rejoining the team from extra vacation following his World Cup injury absence. New goalkeeper Diego Conde trained for the second consecutive day, while Isco Alarcón returned after personal leave and may debut in Huelva. Players like Nelson Deossa (negotiating transfer to Vasco de Gama), Iker Losada, and Gonzalo Petit have uncertain futures. Sporting director Manu Fajardo observed training. The youth squad has been reduced, with several young players remaining. Betis will travel to Huelva for the friendly, then continue preseason in Seville and later Marbella.

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Updated: 21/07/2026 - 10:28 CEST Author: Miguel Á. Morán

Betis held their second training session of the week this morning, behind closed doors at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol facilities. Under the orders of Rubén Cousillas—as Manuel Pellegrini remains absent for personal reasons—the green-and-whites finalized preparations for their second preseason test, which they will face tomorrow in the Trofeo Colombino against Recreativo de Huelva.

The session featured one significant but expected absence.

Abde Absent as He Builds Fitness

Moroccan winger Abde, who rejoined the group yesterday after enjoying extra days of vacation due to his time with the national team before the injury that ruled him out of the World Cup, was not on the pitch. He will need several days to reach the physical level of his teammates, similar to the process Antony underwent in Germany.

Diego Conde and Isco Present

The latest green-and-white signing, Madrid-born goalkeeper Diego Conde, was present for the second consecutive day. Isco Alarcón, who missed the last two days of preparation in Germany for personal reasons, also trained and could enjoy his first preseason minutes tomorrow in Huelva.

Players with Uncertain Futures

Several players with unresolved futures were also present:

Nelson Deossa – His transfer to Vasco de Gama remains under negotiation due to numerous bureaucratic problems faced by the Brazilian club.
Iker Losada – Has offers to leave.
Gonzalo Petit – His future remains open.

Sporting director Manu Fajardo followed the training from the sideline, taking the opportunity to speak with several members of the first team's coaching and medical staff while continuing work on shaping the squad.

Youth Players Remain with the Team

The long list of youth players who traveled to the first training camp in early July has been reduced upon returning to Seville. In addition to Manu González and Morante—who joined the group after playing in the U21 European Championship—the following names remain with the team:

Emmanuel
Rica
Bouaré
Corralejo
Borja Alonso
Ángel Ortiz and Pablo García (both part of the first-team dynamic since last season)

Upcoming Schedule

Betis will travel to Huelva tomorrow for the friendly before continuing their preseason in Seville. Next week, they will hold a new training camp in Marbella, with two more matches on the agenda.

Source

LALIGA EA Sports // marcaWestern

Original headline: El Betis prepara sin Abde su segundo test de pretemoporada

Original language: ES

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