Raphinha avoids serious injury and could feature against Getafe
Medical examinations have confirmed that Raphinha's injury is not serious, leaving the Brazilian available for Barcelona's return to LaLiga action.
Barcelona breathed a sigh of relief after medical tests confirmed that the physical discomfort experienced by Raphinha during the international break is not serious. The examination performed at the club's training facilities confirmed the initial diagnosis: an edema in the posterior part of the right thigh, with no deeper damage.
Given this news, the winger will be available starting next week under the supervision of the coaching staff led by Hansi Flick. Despite this, the club's priority is to act with maximum caution to prevent any potential relapse.
Raphinha is not ruled out for the return of LaLiga against Getafe on October 10. However, Flick will only select the Brazilian for the match if he is at one hundred percent physical capacity. Otherwise, the club will opt to provide him with more rest to ensure a safe return.
Concerns were initially raised when the winger was forced to leave at halftime during Brazil's match against Australia. His absence would have been a significant blow for the Catalan side, given his extraordinary form this season with 14 goals recorded so far.