Real BetisVAR(–contrast-2);”> have turned things around in recent weeks and are currently unbeaten in seven games across all competitions. They achieved this form despite only having two fit defensive midfielders, although that number has now dropped to one.
William Carvalho has been out since September with a ruptured Achilles tendon, while Marc Roca is also struggling with a problematic ankle injury. Johnny Cardoso and Sergi Altimira were the only fit players available to Manuel Pellegrini, but the former has now been eliminated.
On Saturday, Betis confirmed that Cardoso had suffered a moderate hamstring injury while playing for the USA earlier this week. According to El Chiringuito, he will be out for two to three weeks for this reason.
🟢🚨 Johnny Cardoso suffered in the United States for at least 2-3 weeks.
↪️ Suffer a moderate muscle lesion on your biceps thigh muscle.
Altimira, the only linchpin of the basic equipment that Pellegrini has at his disposal.
— Gonzalo Tortosa (@GonzaloTortosa)
At least Cardoso will be missed Games against Valencia and Mlada Boleslav, while he could also be out against Real Sociedad. However, the Verdiblancos hope that he returns sooner than expected.
