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Trains in full, still suspended
Bernal (calf) resumed full team training Saturday after experiencing discomfort during Friday's session, according to Zona Mixta.
Analysis: Bernal appears to have avoided a significant injury setback after returning to collective training just one day after being forced to leave practice due to calf discomfort. The Uruguayan midfielder initially raised concerns when he was spotted pointing toward his calf before withdrawing from Friday's session, but his return to team activities Saturday suggests the issue was relatively minor. However, Bernal remains unavailable for competitive action due to a four-match suspension following his red card against Barcelona for an incident involving Lamine Yamal. Betis have appealed the sanction, which currently rules him out of La Liga encounters against Celta Vigo, Malaga and Elche, along with the Copa del Rey clash against Navalcarnero. If the suspension remains unchanged, his earliest scheduled return would be the Seville derby against Sevilla following the November international break. His return to training is nevertheless encouraging, allowing him to maintain his fitness while serving the suspension.
Suffers calf discomfort in training
Bernal (calf) was forced to leave Real Betis' training session Friday after experiencing discomfort in his calf, adding a fresh fitness concern while he serves a four-match domestic suspension, according to Zona Mixta.
Analysis: Bernal has suffered a potential injury setback after leaving Friday's training session early due to calf discomfort. The Uruguayan midfielder was spotted pointing toward his calf before withdrawing from practice, although the severity of the problem remains unclear and further assessments may be necessary. Bernal is already facing a four-match suspension following his red card against Barcelona for an incident involving Lamine Yamal, with the disciplinary committee classifying his actions as violent conduct. Betis have appealed the decision, but the midfielder is currently set to miss La Liga encounters against Celta Vigo, Malaga and Elche, along with the Copa del Rey clash against Navalcarnero. His earliest scheduled return from suspension would be the Seville derby against Sevilla following the November international break, provided the sanction remains unchanged. The latest calf issue introduces additional uncertainty over his fitness, although the suspension could give him time to recover without missing further competitive action.
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