"As confirmed in an update by AS, neither player's injury is serious or threatening to their participation in the immediate future. Raphinha had a strain in his adductor, and an examination at half-time revealed that it was fortunately just a scare. Flick, understandably, decided to rest the Brazilian in the second half out of precaution. In fact, it was always the plan that Raphinha would not play more than 60 minutes on the night, and not much changed in that regard."
"Kounde, meanwhile, seemingly went down with cramps and the sensations around his setback are optimistic too. Only the tests scheduled, however, will provide clarity on the nature of his discomfort. What is clear is that initial tests reveal no serious injuries, which will come as a major relief for Barcelona, given the importance of both Raphinha and Kounde."
Two Barcelona players left the field with fitness issues during the league clash at Estadio Martinez Valero. Raphinha exited at half-time after touching his thigh and underwent an examination that diagnosed an adductor strain, prompting Hansi Flick to substitute Marcus Rashford and rest the Brazilian as a precaution, consistent with pre-match plans to limit his minutes. Jules Kounde suffered discomfort late in the game, appearing to have cramps, and was replaced by Ronald Araujo. Initial tests indicate no serious injuries for either player. Both players could be rested for the Copa del Rey tie against Albacete, with Marcus Rashford and Joao Cancelo possible starters.
Read at Barca Universal
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