Malcom has disappeared without a trace LaLiga Santander - Barcelona Hasn't played a minute since scoring in El Clasico

To score in a Clasico is something that adds to a player and elevates his status.

Not only to coaches and teammates, but it also goes a long way to endearing people to fans.

However, in the case of Malcom it seems that this hasn't been enough to gain the confidence of Ernesto Valverde.

The Brazilian scored in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid two weeks ago and since then he hasn't appeared in any games.

Since that game, Barcelona have played four times but in none of them has the coach opted for the Brazilian, who is desperate to play.

The attacker thought that his performance would be enough to put himself in Valverde's plans, but for now things haven't panned out like that.

In fact, the former Bordeaux man is concerned about his lack of opportunities in his first year at Barcelona.

He thought that he would have more of a role within the team, but the truth is that he is just another player for the coach and has just 128 minutes in LaLiga Santander under his belt.

As a result, it was normal for the player to consider a winter exit, but Valverde flatly refused to sanction it.

The coach does consider him a useful player, but also understands that Ousmane Dembele needs playing time in that role.

Competition is fierce so Malcom will have to wait for his moment and try to take advantage of the opportunity when it comes his way.

In the meantime, he has no choice but to wait.