The midfielder arrives at the right time for Manuel Pellegrini
This Thursday, February 3, the Real Betis and the Real society meet for the quarterfinals of Copa del Rey. A very difficult game for those of Pellegrini since they will be the visitors in a complicated square like the Reale Arena. In addition to this, the coach will not be able to count on Germán Pezzella or Guido Rodríguez, since they were called up by the Argentine team.
Even though the party albiceleste selection It was yesterday, February 1, they would not be physically well enough to get to San Sebastian. However, it is not all bad news, the Ivorian midfielder paul akookou who was injured since December 12, could be in the eleven headline in the absence of the Argentine.
Akouokou’s last game with Betis was precisely against Real Sociedad
By fate or by simple coincidence, the Ivorian midfielder played his last game against the San Sebastian club on December 12 last year. At that time, the two squads met by league, with a score in favor of the Betis 4-0. The goals were authored by Alexandre Moreno x2, Juanmi, and Fekir.
The Ivorian entered the second half, but ended up with plantar fasciitis that did not allow him to train in the days that followed. A couple of weeks ago he joined the tactical works of Pellegrini, and he is ready to return to competition. Akouokou could start and play again against the Basque team, but this time for another competition.
How Real Sociedad and Betis arrive for the duel for the Copa del Rey
Both teams have left important rivals on the way, and have reached the quarterfinals with great merits. In the case of the reala team, they have faced Panadería Pulido from the fourth division, Zamora, Leganés, and Atlético de Madrid. Those led by Pellegrini eliminated CFI Alicante, Talavera, Valladolid, and Sevilla FC.
Although they are different competitions, the present of the league also influences this game. Betis is the best positioned in the table occupying the third place and adding 40 points, 6 behind the second Sevilla, and 10 behind the leader Madrid. Real Sociedad, which started the tournament in the best way, has fallen to sixth position with 34 points. It will undoubtedly be a vibrant game between two of the most prestigious teams in LaLiga Santander.
