Real Betis optimistic Natan's injury is not severe - Carlos Volcano

Natan looked visibly concerned as he was forced off late in yesterday's derby defeat at Sevilla.

However, there is hope the absence will be a matter of weeks and not months for the in-form Brazilian defender.

Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini said afterwards: “The doctor saw him, he has a sprain in his knee, we will see what degree it is and if he has any other injuries.

"For now it seems like a sprain, but he will be checked during the week.”