Earlier this week, Real Betis received the devastating news that they would need to be without Isco for an extended period of time, confirming that the 32-year-old will undergo a second surgery on the leg injury that He immediately in May. It is expected that it will not be available for the next 3-4 months at least.
Betis could do with some good news on the back of this, and they might be able to get it. According to AS DiaryCedric Bakambu is pushing to be available for Los Verdiblancos' first match after the international break, against Leganes at the Benito Villamarin.
Bakambu has been another long absentee for Betis. He has been out since April but should be back in action soon – which would be fantastic news for manager Manuel Pellegrini, who has relied on Aitor Ruibal to be his first-choice striker during the opening games of the season
