Raphinha ruled out of Barcelona's next two matches with injury
Barcelona forward Raphinha will miss the club's next two games against Getafe and Galatasaray due to a muscle injury, coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday, according to multiple sources.
Barcelona will be without Raphinha for their next two matches. Coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday that the Brazilian forward will sit out the games against Getafe and Galatasaray as a precaution, after he felt discomfort during the international break with Brazil.
Injury details
Raphinha was injured during Brazil's 4-2 win over Australia in a friendly. According to Placar, he has edema on the back of his right thigh. Maxifoot reports he was hit on his right leg during that match. The player cut short his time with the national team and returned to Barcelona for treatment, as Foot Mercato notes.
Flick's decision
Flick said the club wants to be careful with the player's fitness. "We must take care of him," he said, as reported by L'Équipe. The coach's decision ends speculation about Raphinha's availability for the Getafe match, according to Onze Mondial. ESPN adds that Raphinha is expected to be out until October 20, when Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain.
Context and next steps
Raphinha's absence comes as Barcelona resume La Liga after the international break. The team will face Getafe first, then Galatasaray. Flick also questioned the Brazil squad's trip to Australia, according to Terra. Gabriel Jesus is set to take Raphinha's place in the starting lineup for Brazil, as Placar reports.
