It is thought that the medical staff at Barcelona would prefer Umtiti to have an operation to try and resolve the problems which have dogged him for the past two seasons, but the 26-year-old has so far refused that option.
Ernesto Valverde reportedly does not want Samuel Umtiti and Ivan Rakitic in the Barca squad anymore.
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has said he respected the decision of French defender Samuel Umtiti not to undergo surgery to fix his injured left knee, adding that he hoped the player could return to the field before the end of the year.
Coutinho will not play against Betis. The midfielder is recovering from a hamstring strain.
Samuel Umtiti's 51st-minute header was the difference between the two European heavyweights.
