Raphinha joins the list of absentees for Fútbol Club Barcelona. The Brazilian winger had to leave the field in the match against Real Oviedo after noticing muscle discomfort, and medical tests have confirmed an injury to the middle third of the biceps femoris muscle in his right thigh.

The club has officially announced that the approximate time of absence will be three weeks. This news is another setback for coach Hansi Flick, who loses one of his most unbalancing pieces in attack.

MEDICAL REPORT

  • Official statement from FC Barcelona: Player 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗮 suffers an injury to the middle third of the biceps femoris muscle in his right thigh. The approximate time of absence is 3 weeks.

The action that caused Raphinha's injury

Raphinha felt discomfort in the 66th minute of the match after a defensive action. Although he tried to continue, the player felt discomfort in his leg and Flick decided to replace him with Robert Lewandowski to avoid major risks. The image of his withdrawal set off alarms on the culé bench.

The Brazilian had established himself as one of the most important players in the culé team, providing dynamism, high pressure and association ability. His absence will force the German coach to restructure the offensive line and rely on the depth of the squad.

The performance of Barça in the coming weeks will largely depend on the team's ability to replace the Brazilian striker, especially in high-demand matches.

The matches Raphinha will miss

The diagnosis rules out a more serious injury, but the three weeks of absence mean that Raphinha will miss several key commitments for Barça in LaLiga and the Champions League. His return is scheduled for mid-October, depending on his progress.

During this period, Hansi Flick will have to look for alternatives in attack. The squad has options such as Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres or even Marcus Rashford to occupy the right wing.

Raphinha: another sensitive absence in the blaugrana infirmary

Raphinha's injury adds to other recent physical problems affecting the blaugrana team. The medical team will intensify the monitoring of the players to avoid new incidents in a schedule full of matches.

The coaching staff is confident that the Brazilian's recovery will adhere to the planned deadlines, allowing him to return to competitive dynamics without relapses.

A total of seven Barça players are confirmed to be out due to physical problems: Ter Stegen, Balde, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Joan García and Raphinha.

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