Real Betis goalkeeper Diego Conde sustained a left shoulder dislocation during his debut match, likely sidelining him for several weeks. The 26-year-old was injured in a preseason friendly against Granada, shortly after joining Betis from Villarreal. Conde’s shoulder was reset at the stadium before he left with his arm immobilized.
Betis has not provided a specific recovery timeline, but reports suggest Conde could be out for around six weeks. This injury leaves Alvaro Valles as the sole fit senior goalkeeper for Betis, with Yan Zhuravski as backup. The team is set to kick off their La Liga campaign on August 22 against Real Sociedad, with Conde expected to miss several upcoming matches.
Real Betis recently finalized Conde’s transfer from Villarreal, a move that had been in the works for some time. The goalkeeper’s arrival was seen as crucial for Betis following the search for a replacement. Talks between Betis and Villarreal led to Conde’s season-long loan transfer, officially confirmed on Monday.
