"The 28-year-old superstar had resumed training this week after recovering from a hamstring injury, but could not complete Thursday's session and sat out altogether on Friday as he was not feeling fully well. It sparked rumours of a possible injury relapse for Raphinha, which would have meant another month out on the sidelines and four more matches missed. However, in a positive update, Mundo Deportivo reports that Raphinha has not suffered a relapse of his hamstring injury."
"The Barcelona captain will not be available for Sunday's El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu. According to club sources, after testing himself during Friday's session, it was determined that the Brazilian is not yet fit to compete at 100%. As a precaution, the coaching staff has decided not to take any risks with his recovery. The player continues to follow his rehabilitation plan, and medical evaluations have ruled out any relapse of his previous hamstring injury."
"Within the club, there is no fixed timetable for Raphinha's comeback. Barça's medical staff prefer to avoid setting specific dates, and sources also deny the more optimistic recovery timelines that had been circulating in recent days. Raphinha's absence is a significant blow for Hansi Flick, who will now be without one of his most dynamic and dangerous forwards for the showdown against Real Madrid. The Brazilian international was decisive in last season's 0-4 win for the Catalans at the Bernabeu, scoring one of the goals."
Raphinha will miss Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid after testing himself and being judged not fit to compete at 100%. The 28-year-old had resumed training after a hamstring injury but could not complete Thursday's session and sat out Friday because he was not feeling fully well. Medical evaluations have ruled out a relapse, and the player continues his rehabilitation programme while coaching staff refuse to take risks. There is no fixed timetable for his comeback; medical staff avoid setting specific dates and reject more optimistic recovery timelines. His absence is a significant blow, as he scored in last season's 0-4 win at the Bernabeu.
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