Abdessamad Ezzalzouli Explains His Success at Real Betis and Praises Pellegrini

Moroccan winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, a Real Betis player, confirmed that the secret to his current success with the team is due to hard work, daily discipline, and implementing the instructions of Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini.

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli was sought after by several clubs during the past summer transfer window, most notably AC Milan and Roma, but the Moroccan player preferred to stay with Real Betis.

Ezzalzouli missed the start of the season due to an injury sustained at the end of last season, but he has returned to the field in recent weeks, showing strong performances and regaining his place in the team's starting lineup.

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli: Pellegrini is the Reason I Stayed at Real Betis

During a press conference held by the player to discuss the Europa League match against Olympique Lyonnais, Ezzalzouli said: "I stayed at Real Betis because coach Manuel Pellegrini asked me to.".

Ezzalzouli continued in the same vein: "I always try to give my best. I have never been this bad before, nor am I this good now. The important thing is to keep working daily.".

The Moroccan player indicated that he sees a similarity between his situation and that of his teammate, Riquelme, who joined last summer, confirming that he advised him to be "patient" because he is "a distinctive player" despite not performing at his best so far.

Ezzalzouli also expressed his pride in what he has achieved with the team on the European stage, after scoring seven goals in various continental competitions, confirming that he did not realize he had become one of Real Betis's top European scorers.

What has Ezzalzouli offered Real Betis this season?

Ezzalzouli has played 11 matches this season, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists, making him one of the key players in "Los Verdiblancos" lineup.