Barcelona faces a nervous wait regarding the fitness of star forward Raphinha, who was forced off with a right leg injury during Brazil’s friendly against France in Massachusetts on Thursday.
Barcelona is awaiting medical results after Raphinha was substituted at half-time during Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to France.
The forward reportedly “felt pain in his right leg” and is scheduled for diagnostic tests on Friday.
This setback comes at a critical juncture for manager Hansi Flick, as the Catalan giants prepare for a high-stakes double-header against Atletico Madrid in both La Liga and the Champions League.
The Brazilian international has struggled with recurring fitness issues throughout the current campaign, making this latest knock a significant concern for the club’s medical staff.
With crucial fixtures looming, Barcelona is hopeful the injury is minor.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the star was replaced as a precaution, but the club remains “anxious to determine the nature of the problem” before his return to Spain.