Sofyan Amrabat has become a key player in coach Manuel Pellegrini's plan at Real Betis, after quickly adapting to the team's rhythm and clearly adjusting to the style of play. The midfielder suffered an injury following an accidental collision with Isco, which caused him to miss the recent derby and deprived the team of his services in the Copa del Rey match.

His potential participation against Barcelona remains contingent on the development of his condition over the coming days, as is the case with his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Pellegrini said in media statements: "We will monitor Amrabat's condition, as he was absent from today's group training session."

He added, "We will assess his condition by the end of the week to determine if he is able to start light jogging and return to training with his teammates."

The Chilean coach pointed out that the ongoing pain could affect the player's readiness for upcoming matches, whether in the Spanish league or the King's Cup. He confirmed that the possibility of Amrabat joining his national team to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations remains, possibly after the team's anticipated European match in Zagreb.