Real Betis positive on Isco as return date established for talismanic playmaker

It has been six months since Isco Alarcon suffered a broken leg during Real Betis' match against Las Palmas. The 32-year-old was having a wonderful 2023/24 season up to that point, but due to the injury he has not played a minute of the current campaign.

Betis had hoped to have Isco back around September/October, but after suffering a setback in his recovery he was forced to undergo surgery for a second time. The club then opted for extreme caution in Isco's case, with no return date set to minimize pressure on him to return ahead or behind schedule.

However, Betis are now a lot more positive about Isco's situation and according to Diario AS he is expected to return to action in early January. There is also optimism about William Carvalho, also a long-term absentee. The Portuguese star has been out of action since September, when he suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury.

Getting Isco and Carvalho back as quickly as possible will be the goal for Betis, especially if they cannot strengthen in January. There is no doubt that they will feel like new signings upon their respective returns.