Ahead of the King’s Cup clash with Athletic Club Bilbao on Wednesday, Real Betis has been training .without their Nigerian import Nosa Igiebor.

It means the 23 - year - old midfielder is definitely ruled out of the upcoming tie at Estadio Benito Villamarín.

Nosa underwent an operation on November 12 due to a chronic adductor complaint and he only resumed individual training late December.

The official website of Real Betis has stated that the Nigeria international will continue having individual sessions all through this week.

He will start practicing with the rest of his teammates next week, all things being equal.