Barcelona Breathes a Sigh of Relief With Raphinha: No Injury

Tests on Raphinha have ruled out a right thigh injury, and the Brazilian is expected to be available against Getafe.

Raphinha Clears Medical Tests in Barcelona

The concern ultimately turned out to be nothing more than a scare. Raphinha returned early from Brazil's training camp, but tests conducted after his return confirmed that the winger does not have an injury to his right thigh.

The player had raised concerns after leaving Brazil's final friendly against Australia with discomfort. Initial examinations conducted by the national team detected minor muscular edema in the back of his right thigh, prompting his release from the squad as a precaution.

The decision also prevented him from having to travel to Kolkata for the following friendly against India, allowing him to return directly to Barcelona and undergo further evaluation by the club's medical staff.

The Scare Began Against Australia

The concern at Barcelona was understandable given Raphinha's recent history of problems in the same area.

The Brazilian had scored from the penalty spot in Brazil's 4-2 victory over Australia, but he was forced to leave the match after experiencing discomfort. His recent history of muscular problems meant that the Barcelona medical staff wanted to rule out any complications before allowing him to return to action.

The news comes as a major relief for Hansi Flick, especially considering the schedule awaiting the team after the international break.

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Raphinha Expected to Be Available Against Getafe

With no injury detected, Raphinha will be able to prepare for the return of LaLiga alongside the rest of the squad. Barcelona's next match will be against Getafe on Saturday, October 10, at the Spotify Camp Nou.

The coaching staff can still manage his workload over the coming training sessions, but the situation is completely different from what was initially feared when he left Brazil's training camp.

The Brazilian also avoided the final leg of the international tour and will now have several days to recover from the long trip back from Australia before returning to action.

For Barcelona, the news comes at an important moment. After several days of uncertainty surrounding one of their most influential players, Flick is expected to have Raphinha available, barring any setbacks, for a busy October featuring matches in LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.

Barcelona Can Breathe Again With Raphinha

Tests on Raphinha ruled out a right thigh injury.
Brazil had released him from the squad after detecting minor muscular edema following the friendly against Australia.
The Brazilian is expected to be available for Barcelona's match against Getafe on October 10.