Barcelona have confirmed an injury setback for Raphinha after medical tests revealed a muscle issue in his right thigh, forcing the Brazilian winger to sit out the upcoming fixture against Albacete.
“The first team player Raphael Dias, Raphinha, has a strain in the adductor muscle in his right thigh,” the club announced.
As the season continues to gather momentum, the Blaugrana have opted for caution with the influential forward.
Consequently, Raphinha will miss the Albacete clash as a preventive measure, with the club expecting his recovery period to last around one week.
Despite the temporary halt, the news will be closely monitored by Hansi Flick, who has leaned heavily on Raphinha’s intensity and consistency this campaign.
The winger has been one of Barcelona’s standout performers, combining goals with relentless pressing from the front.
So far this season, the Brazilian has featured in 22 matches across competitions, finding the net 13 times while also setting the tempo with his work rate and tactical discipline.
His absence, though short-term, will be felt as Barcelona look to maintain rhythm on all fronts.
For now, the focus shifts to recovery, with the expectation that Raphinha will return swiftly to action and continue playing a pivotal role in Barca’s push as the business end of the season approaches.
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