For very different but equally shocking reasons, neither Bernardo Espinosa ni Leando Cabrera They can play against him Betis this Thursday in the Benito Villamarín. The first, because it will serve its second match of sanction after the direct red controversy that it saw in Getafe; the second, because it fulfills cycle of cautions for a confusion of the referee in the last day against the Levante, when he believed that Cabrera called him “cockroach” and actually said “bend down!”.
Abelardo will have to choose to accompany David Lopez, in principle, between Fernando Calero (which is warned) and Naldo. Neither one of the two has had prominence since the Asturian coach arrived. Calero has only started in one of the twelve league games that Abelardo has led, while Naldo in two of twelve. Trust has been placed whenever possible in Bernardo and Cabrera, after the latter arrived in winter.
It is also doubt who will occupy the right side
The coach could choose, although it is unlikely, to return David López to midfield, solidify the core next to Marc Roca and try a pair of center backs who have only played one game of League, against him Valladolid, and with a defeat by 0-2. Defensive solidity had been one of the keys to the first two games, when both against Alaves as against Getafe they left the goal at zero.
Doubt arises also on the right side. Abelardo replaced Javi López, Surpassed by Bardhi and company last Saturday, to give a new opportunity to Pipe, who could do little although it is unknown if he is among the substitutes indicated by the technician, who said that they did not contribute or transmit anything to him. Less likely it seems like you can give the young man a minute Victor
Gómez.
Waiting for Raúl de Tomás
Meanwhile, the medical services work to bring joy to the coaching staff and the fans and to have back to Raúl de Tomás Thursday. The striker, the team’s top scorer, played the second half against Alavés and had no more minutes against Getafe or Levante. In fact, he was neither summoned. Drag a few tendonitis ailments on one of his knees from before the stop due to coronavirus.
