❌ Antony misses the derby, TAD rejects the Brazilian’s appeal | OneFootball

The fans of Real Betis Balompié have received news that greatly complicates the planning for the crucial Seville derby: Antony will serve his suspension following the red card he received in the last league match against Girona FC.

The Administrative Court of Sport (TAD) has definitively denied the request for a provisional measure submitted by the green-and-white club to temporarily suspend the punishment.

The absence of the Brazilian attacker could not come at a more delicate time for Manuel Pellegrini's setup. The denial of the provisional measure is a hard blow, as the Chilean coach will not be able to count on one of his key players for the high-stakes clash in the Andalusian capital.

This setback adds to the context of significant absences affecting the squad. Last night, Betis experienced the double injury of two important midfield figures: the talented Isco Alarcón and the combative Sofyan Amrabat.

These absences already forced Pellegrini into a necessary restructuring, but Antony's absence now intensifies the crisis of available players in key positions.

The "Engineer" is forced to completely readjust his starting eleven and defensive strategy. With the defensive line weakened by the central defender's suspension and the midfield missing its main figures, the match against the eternal rival becomes a challenge of resource management and squad depth. The TAD's decision forces the search for emergency solutions.

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