Manuel Pellegrini, the head coach of Real Betis, clarified today that Zalzouli’s absence from his team’s squad for the match against Real Sociedad is due to the player not being fully physically ready. The Chilean coach confirmed that Abdel Samad Zalzouli needs more time to regain his full fitness after an injury that kept him off the field for a period.
Pellegrini explained that the Moroccan international is undergoing a special rehabilitation program to recover from a knee injury he suffered. He pointed out that the technical staff prefers not to rush Zalzouli’s return to match participation to avoid any potential setbacks that could affect his career. He emphasized the importance of the player being 100% ready before being fielded in official matches, affirming that he will be gradually relied upon in the upcoming period.
Zalzouli has recently resumed gradually participating in Real Betis’ group training sessions after a long absence due to a severe injury he sustained while representing the national team. This injury prevented him from joining the national team’s camp held in the United States, which led to his exclusion from the squad alongside defender Nayef Aguerd and the call-up of Marouane Saâdan and Amin Sbai to replace them.
Zalzouli’s absence is a blow to the Andalusian team, which relies on his skills and technical abilities in the forward line. Real Betis fans eagerly await the return of the Moroccan player to strengthen the team, especially as the new football season and the multiple competitions awaiting the team approach.
