Official: Barcelona confirm key winger out of Albacete clash due to overload; one week recovery | Barca Universal
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Official: Barcelona confirm key winger out of Albacete clash due to overload; one week recovery | Barca Universal
"After he did not train with the group earlier today, FC Barcelona have issued an official statement confirming that Raphinha is dealing with a muscle overload, ruling him out of tomorrow's game against Albacete. Barça describe the absence as a precaution and estimate a recovery time of one week for the key superstar. "Raphinha is experiencing an overload in the adductor of his right leg. He will be sidelined as a precaution for the match against Albacete, and the recovery period will be one week,""
"Raphinha started in the weekend La Liga encounter against Elche, but was taken off at half-time, replaced with Marcus Rashford as he was dealing with discomfort. Initial reports suggested that there was no injury, which Barcelona confirm, but the Brazilian international is dealing with overload and the club do not wish to take any risks with the key player. As such, he will not be involved against Albacete in the Copa del Rey tomorrow."
Raphinha did not train with the squad and FC Barcelona confirm he is suffering an overload in the adductor of his right leg. The club have ruled him out of the Copa del Rey match against Albacete as a precaution and estimate a one-week recovery period. Raphinha started against Elche at the weekend but was substituted at half-time for Marcus Rashford due to discomfort. Initial reports indicated no formal injury, but the club state the issue is an overload and prefer to avoid taking risks with the Brazilian. Availability for the upcoming La Liga match against RCD Mallorca remains uncertain.
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