Diego Llorente Injury: Likely available next week

Llorente (hamstring) is not yet available for Betis and will aim to return next week, coach Manuel Pellegrini said in the press conference.

Llorente is nearing a return from his hamstring injury but Friday's game against Alaves is coming too soon for him. The center back will likely be assessed at the beginning of next week to see where he is and if he can be available again. Until then, Natan and Marc Bartra are expected to be the starting pair in central defense. That said, his progress will continue to be monitored closely before making any decision on his return.