Isco Nears Return to Play

Real Betis midfielder Isco is nearing a return to action. The "Verdiblancos" playmaker continues his recovery, aiming to bolster Manuel Pellegrini's squad for the crucial final phase of the season. All indications suggest he's on the home stretch, according to "Mundo Deportivo".

This has been a challenging season for Isco Alarcón, who, after nearly four months on the sidelines, has been spotted back on the training pitch. The Malaga-born footballer suffered an unfortunate collision with teammate Amrabat at the Estadio La Cartuja, with both players leaving the field injured. The former Real Madrid star sustained the more serious injury.

From the outset, Betis adopted a cautious approach to his recovery, avoiding setting a specific return date. The player is gradually regaining his form, as Manuel Pellegrini recently acknowledged. "Isco is also progressing very well with his recovery. He might not be ready before the international break, but we'll see if he can join group training. Once he's back with the squad, it always takes one or two weeks to fully recover," Pellegrini stated before the match against Getafe at the Coliseum.

Almost a month has passed since that statement. According to various media reports, the plan is for him to be available for the final rounds of La Liga and any potential Europa League semi-finals. Of course, if he recovers well and reaches optimal form, his participation in the World Cup isn't entirely ruled out, though it remains highly improbable.