On October 25, which is not the yesterday of Fray Luis de León, but is closer in time than the time it took for the man from Cuenca to recover his Salamanca chair, he titled the article dedicated to Betis with “Now, win whatever it takes.” . Lo Celso had returned injured from Argentina, Isco and William Carvalho were still in the workshop and Betis had seven games ahead of them in 23 days without their main managers. Yesterday, against Celje, they played the sixth, won at the bell and the players, with extension to the bench, were dismissed with whistles after some infamous football. The client is always right even when he is not, but it is worth reminding him that this journey in the middle of the sea has been completed without losing a single commitment. Four wins and two draws. It is true that, except for the great performance against Atlético de Madrid and the cup win against Gévora, the team’s play has been very discreet and that fortune, which is sometimes elusive, has lent a hand. or a piece of wood to hold on to, but the team is up in the League, waiting for another step in the Cup and very much alive in Europe. If the pessimist is a well-informed optimist, he is informed that Lo Celso is returning, in case it is of any use. Or not. The Argentine, who at the beginning of the competition was the great creator of a team that was never a paragon of virtues, is going to Argentina fresh from a serious injury. His call-up is not understood even before he reappears with his team. Nor, if this has been the case, that the footballer himself did not communicate to his coach, Lionel Scaloni, the inconvenience of calling him. They are not two transatlantic trips, much less their possible alignment against Peru and Paraguay, what doctors prescribe to a post-convalescent. Not even for the emotional benefits that visiting family and friends can bring. Now it is Pellegrini who has the floor. Giving him the starting job against Celta seems crazy, but a few minutes on the field and a subsequent statement to the AFA saying that the player suffered a little from his injury would make sense.
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