"Last night was one to forget for FC Barcelona as they stumbled to a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. While the Catalans were well below their best, it did not help that they were without some of their most important players like Raphinha and Pedri. But there seems to be some good news with regard to the fitness of one of the aforementioned players."
"Indeed, according to Mundo Deportivo, Raphinha was back training on the grass today in what comes as a boost for Barcelona. After being withdrawn at half-time in the match against Elche and missing the fixtures against Albacete, Mallorca and Atletico Madrid, the Brazilian is gradually improving and took a step forward in his objective of returning as soon as possible."
"An initial recovery period of one week had been set, and there was even consideration of him featuring against Mallorca. However, Hansi Flick explained that his sensations were not good and that patience was required. Now, it has emerged that Raphinha did some work on the pitch during the brief recovery training of his teammates. Given the development, the key superstar is optimistic about the possibility of playing some minutes this Monday against Girona in the Catalan derby."
FC Barcelona suffered a 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, missing key players like Raphinha and Pedri. Raphinha returned to grass training after being withdrawn at half-time against Elche and missing subsequent matches versus Albacete, Mallorca and Atletico. An initial one-week recovery was considered, and there was thought of featuring him against Mallorca, but Hansi Flick reported poor sensations and urged patience. Raphinha did some pitch work during brief recovery training and is optimistic about playing minutes against Girona. He has played 22 matches this season, scoring 13 and assisting five while missing over 40% of games due to injury.
Read at Barca Universal
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