"According to Diario SPORT, Raphinha should receive the medical clearance to play against Girona on Monday after making big strides in recent training sessions. Yesterday, the Brazilian resumed training with the group for the third consecutive session and did not show any signs of weakness, in terms of fitness or fatigue. This will come as a relief for Barcelona, having missed out on Raphinha's services for the past few matches owing to a hamstring injury."
"Although Raphinha is likely to be a part of the squad for the Girona match, it remains unclear whether or not he will be able to start on Monday. Barcelona, after all, might want to take some precaution, knowing the Brazilian will have ample time to recover in time for the next league game against Levante, which is scheduled for Sunday."
"Barcelona are desperately looking to return to winning ways as they take on Girona on Monday, failing which could see them relinquish top spot in the league table. The Catalans are already second in the league table following Real Madrid's win over Real Sociedad on Saturday. Securing all three points on Monday, therefore, could be paramount. Barcelona are heading into this game on the back of a 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, a game that saw the absence of talismanic Brazilian Raphinha."
Barcelona must win Monday's Catalan derby against Girona to protect top spot after dropping to second following Real Madrid's win. The team suffered a 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid and missed Raphinha through a hamstring injury. Raphinha resumed group training for a third straight session without showing fitness or fatigue issues and should receive medical clearance to play. His availability offers relief, though starting status remains uncertain as the club may preserve him for the next league game against Levante. Pedri and Marcus Rashford likely remain unavailable for another week, while Gavi may return by month end.
Read at Barca Universal
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