Manuel Pellegrini paid glowing tribute to Isco at the end of the match against Sparta Prague, which Real Betis won thanks to a great header goal from the Malaga native who received a standing ovation from the Betis fans at the Benito Villamarín .
“Isco plays a lot of games and a lot of minutes. There are no substitutes in his position, but I see him as very fit. Physically he is 100%. He adds a lot of minutes, but the team needs him. A return to the national team? The coach knows “Who to call. I’m only talking about Isco from Betis. They said he’s done, but after talking to him I know he’s the same one I had at Málaga ten years ago, ” the Betis coach when asked by Isco.
Regarding Betis’ match against Sparta, Pellegrini said the following: “The balance is positive. For the victory and for correcting the mistakes of the first half. It is better that Rangers lost so as not to have six points . all have three speaks of the equality of the group. The ball was difficult for us, they had a lot of possession in the first half. Because of my mistake, we pressed higher than what the weather requires. In the second half we scored a goal and had several times. It’s not always “You can play a complete game, you can’t play at the same level for 90 minutes,” the Chilean pointed out.
Regarding the presence of Marc Roca as a center back, Pellegrini assured that “there is no casting to try center backs. We know what we have in the Europa League. There is nothing to look for. In the Chadi Riad League we are betting on rest. It’s a closed issue that we know is coming to us. I can’t believe it, if I had four or five centre-backs, I would have doubts.”
Source: La Verdad
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