The coach who could replace Manuel Pellegrini in the future

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Manuel Pellegrini is facing one of the most delicate moments since his arrival at Real Betis. Despite recently renewing his contract until June 2027, the continuity of the Chilean coach is far from guaranteed, and his future depends directly on what happens in the coming months.

There is a feeling within the Verdiblanco club that the project needs immediate results. The demands have increased, and although Pellegrini's name still commands respect, the sporting direction is already considering different scenarios for the medium term.

A clear ultimatum despite the renewal

The situation is simpler than it appears. At Real Betis, they believe that the current season is decisive for Manuel Pellegrini's future. The goal is twofold and leaves little room for interpretation: either win a title, with the Copa del Rey and the Europa League as major objectives, or conclude the season with a comfortable European qualification that reinforces the sense of sustained growth.

If neither of these scenarios materializes, the club does not rule out making a drastic decision. Added to this is a factor sparking internal debate: the age of the coach. At 72 years old, many in the Verdiblanco environment question whether Pellegrini is fit to lead an ambitious project in the medium to long term, especially in an increasingly demanding football landscape, both physically and tactically.

Betis starts to look to the future of the bench

In this context, Real Betis has already begun to explore the coaching market. This is not an immediate rupture or lack of absolute confidence but a preventive planning. The sporting direction wants to be prepared in case Pellegrini's cycle ends earlier than expected.

In this scenario, the name of Eder Sarabia emerges strongly. The current coach of Elche is one of the most favored profiles in Heliópolis due to his footballing proposal, his ability to develop talent, and his meteoric progress in coaching. Moreover, he is a figure with a Verdiblanco past, having been trained in the club's youth categories, a detail that adds to his candidacy.

Sarabia, excited yet cautious

Betis' interest in Eder Sarabia became evident after the clash between Elche and Betis in the Copa del Rey round of 16. In the press conference following the match, the young coach was directly asked about the possibility of coaching the Verdiblanco team in the future. Sarabia avoided a clear answer, but his body language and tone hinted that the idea was not uncomfortable for him at all.

The coach is making history at Elche. Not only did he achieve promotion, but he has managed to establish the team in LaLiga with a clear identity and recognizable football. This work has not gone unnoticed, and several clubs already have him in mind as an option for the present and the future.

Meanwhile, Manuel Pellegrini remains at the helm of Betis, aware that each game counts and that his margin for error is shrinking. The Chilean has the opportunity to extend his tenure in Heliópolis with results and titles, but the club has made it clear that they will not allow another season to pass without a definitive leap. The succession is not yet official, but the future of the Verdiblanco bench is starting to take shape with specific names.

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