"Raphinha has been out of action for almost a month now, having suffered a thigh injury in late September during the game against Real Oviedo. There had been hope that he could start training with the group right after the international break, but a setback in his rehabilitation has delayed his return. The plan now is for the Brazilian winger to be fully fit and ready for El Clasico later this week."
"As for Ferran, the in-form forward returned from the Spain camp with muscle overload last week. He was expected to be ready for Girona, but it was not to be. Now, the Spanish international, whose contract renewal is next on Deco's agenda, is not training with the group in the final session before the Olympiacos game and will not be available."
"This comes as a concerning blow for Barça, considering that they are also without Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, both of whom also returned with injuries from their respective national team camps. Hansi Flick will likely have to rely on the young talents of Toni Fernandez and Roony Bardghji once again tomorrow, especially considering that Barcelona play Real Madrid later in the week."
Following a hard-fought La Liga win over Girona, Barcelona prepare to face Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League and must respond to a recent defeat to PSG to stay on track for a top-eight finish. Ferran Torres and Raphinha are unavailable as neither has returned to group training. Raphinha suffered a thigh injury in late September against Real Oviedo; a rehabilitation setback delayed his return, with plans for full fitness in time for El Clasico. Ferran returned from Spain duty with muscle overload and is not training ahead of the Olympiacos match. Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo are also sidelined, prompting reliance on youngsters Toni Fernandez and Roony Bardghji.
Read at Barca Universal
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