"As relayed by Mundo Deportivo in a recent report, Barcelona trained earlier today in the recovery session post the Mallorca game, but Raphinha was still absent from group training. Instead, the Brazilian winger continued to do specific work individually with the aim of securing the green light at the earliest. After all, Barcelona have a massive game midweek against Atletico Madrid."
"As it stands, all signs point to the former Leeds United star being available for the Copa del Rey game on Thursday, and the specific work he was training was geared towards helping him reach that deadline. The team have been handed a rest on Monday and will return to training on Tuesday to prepare for the game against Diego Simeone's side. Raphinha's availability to train with the group on that day, needless to say, will go a long way in deciding his return."
"So far this season, Raphinha has made 14 league appearances for Barcelona and has eight goals and three assists to show in that duration. Injuries, however, have not been kind to him and he has repeatedly faced minor setbacks that have prevented him from seeing continuity this season. His fitness, needless to say, will be a cause of concern and focus for Hansi Flick heading into the business end of the season."
Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0 at Spotify Camp Nou, extending their league lead. Raphinha, the club captain, missed his second consecutive match after a muscular setback suffered against Elche and continued individual recovery work. Barcelona held a recovery training session after the game while Raphinha trained separately to try to be ready for the Copa del Rey match against Atletico Madrid. The team rested Monday and will resume training Tuesday, with Raphinha's ability to train with the group a key factor in his return. He has 14 appearances, eight goals and three assists this season, but recurring minor injuries have disrupted his continuity and raised fitness concerns for Hansi Flick.
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