Isco sets off all alarms at Betis

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Isco Alarcón, a 34-year-old midfielder, has not yet made his debut as a player for Real Betis in this pre-season and is working on an individualized program to recover his physical condition. Manuel Pellegrini is managing the captain, whose contract ends in June 2028, after a season marked by injuries and lack of continuity.

The player from Malaga did not take part in the first summer friendly and was not included in the squad for the Colombino Trophy against Recreativo de Huelva. His absence is part of the coaching staff's plan, which aims to avoid rushing his return after missing several sessions during the training camp in Germany.

Isco Alarcón follows a specific plan at Real Betis

Real Betis has designed a progressive plan for Isco to accumulate training sessions before competing. The player returned early from the German stage due to a personal matter and later rejoined training at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol.

This interruption reduced the amount of work done with the rest of the team. The coaching staff decided to keep him out of the initial matches to allow him to regain necessary fitness levels without taking risks in this pre-season phase where results do not affect the season.

His physical condition requires special attention due to recent injuries. Isco suffered two significant leg injuries since May 2024, which limited his participation and required him to undergo several recovery processes.

During the last season, he also struggled to maintain a regular presence in LaLiga. In April, Pellegrini acknowledged that the player was not yet ready to complete full matches or start directly in the lineup, so his minutes needed to increase gradually.

Manuel Pellegrini avoids setting deadlines with Isco

Manuel Pellegrini includes the midfielder in the team's plans but has not set a definitive date for his debut. The goal is for Isco to complete training without discomfort before being included in a match squad.

The next match will be the friendly against Granada on July 25, although his participation will depend on his physical response during the previous sessions. The club does not need to rush his presence as there is still time before LaLiga kicks off.

The captain's absence has raised external doubts, but there is no confirmed information supporting a possible retirement. Isco renewed his contract in November 2025 until 2028, an extension announced by the club after reaching an agreement to add a season to his previous contract.

Since his arrival in 2023, the midfielder has played 69 official matches, scoring 21 goals and providing 18 assists. These statistics, along with his role as the team's captain, explain why Betis prioritizes his recovery and avoids making hasty decisions during the pre-season.

The start of LaLiga sets the sporting deadline

The main question now is not about his contract continuation but about the time he will need to compete regularly. The coaching staff must assess whether he can start the season with playing minutes or if his fitness needs further improvement during the initial matchdays.

Real Betis will continue evaluating his workload, his response after each training session, and his ability to participate in upcoming friendlies. Isco Alarcón's next step will be completing several consecutive sessions with the group before receiving clearance from Manuel Pellegrini to return before the start of LaLiga.

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