José Antonio Morante has been called up to the Real Betis Balompié squad for tomorrow's match at Deportivo La Coruña's Riazor stadium. The academy product replaces defender Iker Losada in the 24-man list, with Losada remaining in Seville due to a technical decision.
Betis, sitting third in La Liga with 15 points, travel to Galicia with one player still to be cut from the matchday squad. The inclusion of Morante is the only change from the previous selection, continuing manager Manuel Pellegrini's policy of integrating youth-team players.
Aitor Ruibal and Diego Llorente remain sidelined as they continue their recovery processes. The club has stated their return to training will be gradual over the coming weeks, with the aim of being available for selection as soon as possible. Their absence, coupled with Losada's omission, shows the reliance on the club's youth setup during this period.
The Chilean manager, who leads a team on a four-game winning streak, emphasised the need for focus. Manuel Pellegrini said: "We have to defend what we have achieved and not be looking upwards."
Following the match against seventh-placed Deportivo, Betis will enter an international break. League action resumes on Sunday, 11 October, with a fixture against Osasuna at La Cartuja stadium.
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