Real Betis: Álvaro Fidalgo to join Marbella training camp early

Published Jul 23, 11:30 AM UTC

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Real Betis is set to welcome midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo back to preseason training earlier than expected. The Spanish-born, Mexico-naturalized player participated in the 2026 World Cup with El Tri, scoring against Czechia and reaching the round of 16 before elimination by England. His last match was on July 6. Despite being entitled to more rest, Fidalgo plans to cut his holidays short and join Betis' training camp in Marbella next week, which includes two friendlies. The article notes his commitment after joining from Club América in the winter transfer window, where he played 13 matches and scored one goal. He has been working on gaining muscle mass to adapt to LaLiga. The report also mentions that Cucho Hernández (Colombia) and Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina) will be the next internationals to return after their World Cup campaigns.

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Fidalgo to Join Betis Training Camp Next Week

Little by little, Manuel Pellegrini will recover pieces. After the return of Abde, who has been working at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol facilities since yesterday, Betis plans to add Álvaro Fidalgo in a few days. The Asturian, barring a last-minute change, intends to shorten his holidays and join next week to begin his preseason in the training camp that the green-and-whites will hold in Marbella, with two friendly matches scheduled on their agenda.

Fidalgo, at the World Cup with Mexico — LAPRESSE

World Cup Campaign and Early Return

Fidalgo played in his first World Cup this summer, as a naturalized player for Mexico. His tournament included:

Scoring a goal in the group stage against Czechia
Participating in three of Mexico's five matches
Reaching the round of 16, where El Tri was eliminated by England

His last match in the World Cup was on July 6. Given that he joined his concentration right after finishing LaLiga, he would be entitled to additional rest days. However, his plans include advancing his return to join the team's work dynamic as soon as possible.

Adaptation and Commitment

The Asturian arrived at the green-and-white club in the last winter transfer window, coming from Club América de México. In his first months with the team, he participated in 13 official matches, scoring one goal.

Since his arrival, as he confessed in an interview with MARCA, he has been working on gaining muscle mass to adapt to the demands of LaLiga, after five years in a different championship like the Mexican one.

Fidalgo trusts he will be an important player in Pellegrini's rotations this Champions season, and with this possible early return, he begins to show his commitment to the team.

Cucho Hernández and Lo Celso, the Next to Return

After Fidalgo's return, if confirmed for next week in the second training camp, only two internationals will be left to join Betis's preseason:

Cucho Hernández — Reached the round of 16 with Colombia, falling to Switzerland on penalties. He also became a father during the tournament.
Giovani Lo Celso — Reached the final last Sunday with Argentina against Spain, though his participation in the World Cup was limited to 60 minutes in the group stage against Jordan, with one goal.

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LALIGA EA Sports // marcaWestern

Original headline: El Betis espera a Álvaro Fidalgo para el 'stage' de Marbella

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