Hansi Flick confirms Barcelona star’s injury scare vs Oviedo | OneFootball

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that a leading member of the club’s attacking ranks departed the club’s latest outing prematurely owing to a fitness complaint.

The player in question? Raphinha.

Wide-man Raphinha was for his part in from the off once more on Thursday night, as Barcelona returned to La Liga action in a meeting with Real Oviedo.

En route to an eventual 3-1 comeback victory for the Blaugrana, however, the Brazilian was hooked during the 2nd-half.

This call came as something of a surprise, with the visitors to the Carlos Tartiere, at the time, having been desperately searching for a goal.

As alluded to above, however, an explanation for precisely why Raphinha was hauled off has since been forthcoming.

Drawn on the situation following the full-time whistle on Thursday night, Hansi Flick admitted:

“Raphinha had discomfort in his leg. I think he is doing well, but we have to wait to find out more.”

Conor Laird – GSFN