The Brazilian winger’s hoped-for return for El Clásico is in doubt after he missed Friday’s training, deepening Hansi Flick’s injury crisis.
Barcelona’s preparations for the crucial El Clásico against Real Madrid have been dealt a severe blow, with winger Raphinha suffering an unexpected setback in his recovery from injury.
The Brazilian, who had recently returned to training and was widely expected to be cleared for Sunday’s clash at the Santiago Bernabéu, was a notable absence from the squad’s final session on Friday. According to multiple reports, the last-minute issue now makes it highly unlikely he will be available for the high-stakes match.
This development is a frustrating blow for both the player and manager Hansi Flick. Raphinha has already missed Barcelona’s last five games, and his continued absence robs the team of a key attacking threat for one of the most important fixtures of the season.
With their star winger sidelined, the goal-scoring responsibility will fall even more heavily on the shoulders of Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, and forwards Ferran Torres and Roony Bardghji.
The club is expected to provide a formal update on Raphinha’s condition on Saturday during the pre-match press conference, after the 27-year-old undergoes further medical tests to determine the extent of this new problem.
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