"Honestly, just being back on the pitch is special for me. I've been out for two months, and that's pretty tough. It's been hard because I always love to play."
"I've missed the team more than they've missed me. I always try to give my best on the pitch. I'm often the one who starts by pressing and encouraging the guys. I try to help everyone; if I give my best, I can demand more from the team."
"I had a really tough time. It was a difficult period. I always want to be on the pitch helping the team, and going two months without playing was a tough time for me personally. I need to get back into match fitness after two months. I hope to return soon to the version of myself that people expect."
Barcelona meet Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League with a defeat posing a risk to their chances of finishing in the top eight of the league phase. The team has dropped points in two matches, losing to PSG and drawing with Club Brugge, leaving little margin for error. Raphinha has returned from a two-month injury and made a substitute appearance against Athletic Club. He joined manager Hansi Flick at the pre-match press conference and expressed happiness at being back, described a difficult rehabilitation period, and said he needs match fitness to regain his expected level.
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