Sevilla coach Unai Emery insists on-loan Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu will only be selected on merit.
Deulofeu has complained about the lack of action he's seen since joining Sevilla at the start of the season.
But Emery explained: "Regardless of the contract, I only select my top XI. If for now he's playing a little less, it does not mean that next month he will play more.
"The club does not obligate me to do anything, all players are equal."
He added: "His selection will come with the process of improvement. I hope he does, because it is a challenge we have set.
"We want him to improve his overall game - his team play and defensive actions."
