Raphinha misses training with the squad, still sidelined by injury | OneFootball

Barcelona returned to the training field this Thursday without the presence of Raphinha. The Brazilian remains injured with a strain on the adductor muscle of his right leg. Thursday's preparation was for the match against Mallorca on Saturday. The athlete is expected to miss this match and will only return for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal.

Raphinha suffered the injury during the match against Elche in the Spanish Championship on January 31. At halftime, the Brazilian was substituted and has been in treatment since then. Coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the importance of caution with Raphinha's return due to the recurrence of some physical problems this season.

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The player was absent from the team in the match against Albacete, valid for the Copa del Rey, last Tuesday. The draw for the semifinals of the competition takes place this Friday. Other injured players on the team are Pedri, Christensen, and Gavi.

Raphinha has become a crucial part of Barcelona, with 166 games, 67 goals, and 56 assists. The player has already won some titles with the club, in addition to being the top scorer of the last Champions League with 13 goals and the player with the most assists, totaling eight.

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