Natan, Diego Llorente and Ricardo Rodríguez will be in the squad against Elche

Real Betis Balompié

The Chilean coach confirmed the presence of the three players in the squad, a significant piece of news after several days of concern at the verdiblanco club. The Betis back line had been badly affected after the last match, with physical problems for several players and the need to reshuffle a defense that is arriving short on time for the fixture.

In the case of Diego Llorente, Pellegrini had already explained that he was carrying a minor muscle strain, although his progress had been positive. Regarding Ricardo Rodríguez, the coach also conveyed better feelings, while Natan was coming off issues that had set off alarm bells in the days leading up to the game.

The fact that all three are there does not necessarily mean they will start, but it does allow Betis to approach the match with more options. Pellegrini will have to decide whether to throw one of them in from the start or whether he would rather hold them back as options during the game, taking into account the accumulated physical load and the importance of the final stretch of LaLiga.

From a fantasy perspective, the news is positive, but with caveats. Natan, Llorente and Ricardo Rodríguez increase their chances of scoring points by being included in the squad, although their physical condition calls for caution. They are players with a risk of rotation, being used as substitutes or limited minutes, so it is worth keeping an eye on the official starting XI before making a final decision.

🟢⚪️🚨 ÚLTIMA HORA.

❗️Natan, Diego Llorente y Ricardo Rodríguez entrarán en la convocatoria del Real Betis ante el Elche.

Confirmado por Manuel Pellegrini. Harán esfuerzo para estar en un partido clave. @elchiringuitotv pic.twitter.com/KNfX9VbbPP

— Gonzalo Tortosa (@GonzaloTortosa) May 11, 2026