Marc Roca, a Leeds United midfielder, has had a difficult few months with Real Betis, suffering three consecutive setbacks despite originally being a key player under Manuel Pellegrini.
Few of the players who went out on loan from Elland Road can confidently state that their performances improved while at their new teams.
Marc Roca was an anomaly, shining in both central midfield and centre-back for Manuel Pellegrini until being sidelined by injury and illness.
Marc Roca suffers from a troublesome ankle ailment.
Roca has only appeared in four La Liga games since mid-January, having suffered a succession of frustrating failures in Betis colours.
First it was a knee problem, then pneumonia, which made it difficult for him to return to full health for a while – and now El Desmarque is sharing in his recuperation from ankle difficulties.
He last played a full 90 minutes against Barcelona on January 21, but has missed five of the last nine games owing to these difficulties and is unlikely to return for next Friday’s match against Celta Vigo.
Marc Roca’s permanent sale for £17 million is called into question again.
Prior to these troubles in 2024, Roca was a mainstay for Betis and was on his way to winning a permanent switch to the Seville club.
According to reports, Leeds would seek for £17 million if they are promoted to the Premier League, while he may go out on loan again if they are not.
With injuries stifling his progress this season, Betis and other teams may have second thoughts about agreeing to such a deal.
Roca needs to catch up with Betis.
After Luis Sinisterra’s transfer was finalized, Roca appeared to be the best option for Leeds to get large sums of money in 2024.
However, setback after setback makes that less likely, and it is something we must monitor closely heading into the summer.
If we can make a profit on him, it would be fantastic, because I don’t see how he will fit back into the team after last season.
