Raphinha’s muscle injury scan on Thursday offers hope for El Clasico involvement, though Barcelona remain cautious. He will miss the upcoming match against Girona.
Barcelona, like many clubs affected by the ‘FIFA Virus’ during the international break, has received positive news regarding El Clásico on October 26. Rapinha, currently sidelined with a muscle problem, underwent a scan on Thursday, and his chances of being involved in the match remain intact.
‘Mundo Deportivo’ reports optimism within the club regarding the Brazil international’s potential involvement at the Santiago Bernabeu. The attacker has not featured since September 25.
Raphinha sustained an injury to the biceps femoris muscle in his right leg against Real Oviedo at the Carlos Tartiere. He has since missed three matches: Real Sociedad and Sevilla in La Liga, and the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. While his three-week absence was expected to end before the visit to Girona, he will not be available.
The aforementioned source confirms the player will miss the Girona match. However, it leaves open the possibility of his inclusion in the squad for the upcoming match against Olympiacos. Barcelona’s priority is for the Brazil international to be fully fit for El Clásico against Real Madrid, and they will not take any unnecessary risks.
