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SportsÁlvaro Fidalgo cuts short holiday, joins Real Betis training camp in Marbella
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Real Betis's first team has traveled to Marbella for their second pre-season training camp, with the main news being the early return of midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo. The Asturian, who played in the 2026 World Cup for Mexico as a naturalized player, has cut short his holidays to join the squad. He will undergo a personalized training plan to catch up with teammates who have already completed over two weeks of training and three friendlies. The squad includes Isco, who continues his individual recovery, and several youth players. Notably, 17-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper Yan Zhuravskyi joins to replace Diego Conde, who suffered a shoulder dislocation. Players like Abde and Aitor Ruibal are also recovering from injuries. Betis has two friendlies scheduled: against Olympique Lyon on Wednesday and Almería on Saturday. World Cup participants Cucho and Lo Celso are expected to join in August.
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Betis's first team departed for Marbella this Monday to begin their second pre-season training camp, following several days of work at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol. Under Pellegrini's guidance, the squad has two friendly matches scheduled this week: against Olympique Lyon on Wednesday and Almería on Saturday. The team aims to use this period to deepen their preparation and integrate new additions.
Fidalgo's Early Return
The standout news is the return of Álvaro Fidalgo. The Asturian midfielder, who played in the World Cup with Mexico as a naturalized player, has brought forward his return after the holidays to join pre-season as soon as possible, as reported by MARCA.
Similar to Antony when he joined the Germany training camp later, Fidalgo will first follow a personalized work plan until he reaches the same physical level as his teammates, who have already completed over two weeks of training and played three friendlies.
Injury Updates and Squad News
- Isco, who has not featured in any of the three preparation matches, continues with his individual plan and travels with the team to Marbella.
- Nelson Deossa, Iker Losada, and Gonzalo Petit—whose futures remain uncertain—also stay with the group.
- Abde joins the squad to continue his recovery and fine-tuning after the injury he sustained with Morocco, which prevented him from playing in the World Cup.
- Aitor Ruibal is also recovering from meniscus surgery he underwent immediately after LaLiga ended.
Youth and New Additions
The youth team players Manu González, Emmanuel, Gnangoro, Rica, Corralejo, and Morante, along with regulars Ortiz and Pablo García, are joined this time by 17-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper Yan Zhuravskyi. He fills the spot left by Diego Conde, who was injured last Saturday in the Trofeo Ciudad de Granada after a heavy collision with teammate Diego Llorente and will be sidelined for several weeks.
Cucho and Lo Celso, the last two World Cup players, will gradually join the squad in August.
Betis Squad for the Marbella Training Camp
Goalkeepers: Álvaro Valles, Manu González, Yan Zhuravskyi
Defenders: Bellerín, Ortiz, Diego Llorente, Bartra, Natan, Valentín Gómez, Emmanuel, Junior Firpo, Fran García, Ruibal
Midfielders: Facundo Bernal, Marc Roca, Deossa, Gnangoro, Rica, Corralejo, Fornals, Antony, Fidalgo, Isco, Riquelme, Iker Losada, Morante, Abde
Forwards: Pablo García, Gonzalo Petit
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