Sofyan Amrabat, the irreplaceable

The Chilean technician had to revise his plans from half-time to correct the imbalance of his team in the face of the opposing transitions, explains AS.com. Amrabat’s entry into the game immediately stabilized the Andalusian block. In just 45 minutes, he has risen to the rank of second best ball-winner of the match, a performance that has eclipsed the internal competition embodied by Johnny Cardoso or Sergi Altimira. His ability to cover vast areas allows creative talents like Isco or Lo Celso to express themselves fully, a "number five" role that no one else seems able to assume with the same efficiency.

A permanent transfer under consideration before the departure for the CAN

This status of an "irreplaceable" element becomes a strategic headache for the club. Pellegrini, aware that physical fatigue is lurking for his player, must manage his playing time while knowing that the team is less efficient without him. The equation will become even more complicated with the upcoming African Cup of Nations, which will deprive Betis of its control tower in midfield.

Convinced by the player’s contribution, the verdiblanco club is already looking beyond the current season. The management plans to start negotiations with Fenerbahçe to transform Amrabat’s loan into a permanent transfer, reproducing an acquisition strategy already proven in the past.