Morante in line to start for Betis in Copa del Rey tie against Navalcarnero

Real Betis academy player Morante is in line to start Thursday's Copa del Rey match against Navalcarnero, according to AS. The report says he has impressed in the limited minutes given to him by coach Manuel Pellegrini.

Betis go into the Copa del Rey fixture with nine players unavailable because of international commitments, AS reported. The match against Navalcarnero had been postponed following the train accident in Urda.

According to AS, the absences open the door for squad players who have had few opportunities to take on a leading role, with Morante among those pushing for a start.