"Barcelona won't be able to call upon Raphinha for Sunday's trip to Celta Vigo in La Liga as he's still not ready to return. According to Diario AS, the Brazilian is "completely ruled out" even though his recovery is going well. Barca will not rush him back, after seeing him suffer a setback before El Clasico that left Hansi Flick furious, and will now wait until after the international break."
"Barca's first game back is against Athletic Club and looks set to be the date when Raphinha finally reappears after several weeks on the sidelines. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia is also expected to make his comeback in that game as Barca's injury problems start to ease somewhat. Flick will still have Pedri, Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen on the sidelines, while Lamine Yamal's pubalgia remains an issue."
Raphinha is not ready to return and will not be available for Sunday's La Liga trip to Celta Vigo. Medical sources state the Brazilian is "completely ruled out" despite positive recovery signs. Barcelona will avoid rushing his comeback after a setback before El Clasico that angered Hansi Flick and will wait until after the international break. The Athletic Club match is the expected occasion for Raphinha's return following several weeks sidelined. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia is also expected to return in that fixture. Pedri, Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen remain sidelined, and Lamine Yamal continues to struggle with pubalgia. Barcelona hope Spain will not call Yamal up for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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