Diakhaby in his the final stretch of last year's dislocated knee injury.
He told Cadena COPE: "No, not in February, much earlier, I think in January.
"I'm going to start playing with the group in January. That's what I think, but it depends on what happens on the pitch. If I feel good, if I don't have any pain or discomfort, I think I'll be able to play with the group in January.
"The truth is that I am very proud of what has happened and that I am working very well to try to return as soon as possible.
"It depends on how things go on the field, but I am already touching the ball and I have to keep working and then we will know more."
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