Isco Injury: Ruled out for derby

Isco (ankle) won't be an option for Sunday's derby against Sevilla, manager Manuel Pellegrini told media after Thursday's win over Utrecht in the UEFA Europa League. "Isco won't be available. He had seven stitches. There's no muscular injury, but he won't recover in time."

Isco subbed off with an injury against Utrecht after receiving a kick from his teammate, Sofyan Amrabat, in a confusing situation. Losing the playmaker is huge for Betis since Antony is suspended and Giovani Lo Celso (undisclosed) is uncertain. The evolution of the injury will determine when Isco will be ready to return.