Hugo Alvarez News: Starting for return

Alvarez (illness) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Betis.

Alvarez was expected to be an option Wednesday and is ready for his return, with the midfielder not just on the team sheet but also making the starting XI. This is positve after he started in 16 of his 26 appearances last season, possibly seeing a bigger role this ccampaign. He had seven goal contributions last season and will work to top that this season.