Barça: Raphinha out for several weeks
Injured while with the Brazil national team, Raphinha will be out for several weeks, leaving Barça bereft of a key asset ahead of decisive La Liga and UEFA Champions League fixtures.
The blow is a tough one for FC Barcelona. Injured while with the Brazil squad, Raphinha will be sidelined for several weeks. The Blaugrana winger suffered a right hamstring injury during the last international camp. Verdict: about five weeks out for the former Leeds United player.
An unavailability that comes at the worst possible moment for the Catalan club, which is competing on all fronts. The Brazilian international is expected to miss nearly ten matches, including major La Liga fixtures against Atlético Madrid, Espanyol, Celta Vigo, Getafe CF and Osasuna. But above all, Barça could be deprived of one of its key attacking players during the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, with a two-legged tie against Atlético Madrid, and possibly a semi-final.
A real headache for the Catalan staff, as Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil’s coach, keeps a close eye on his player’s progress. Raphinha now hopes to return in time to make the final squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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