Raphinha out for three weeks, to miss PSG Champions League tie | OneFootball

Barcelona will be without one of its key players for the next three weeks and, consequently, for the match against PSG in the Champions League on October 1st. Brazilian Raphinha suffered an injury to the middle third of the femoral biceps in his right thigh and will be sidelined during this period.

Additionally, according to the recovery timeline set by Barcelona, it is expected that Raphinha will also miss the Brazilian National Team's matches in the next FIFA window, which takes place from October 6th to 14th.

Important Absence

Just as he ended last season, Raphinha started this edition of La Liga on fire. In six games in the national competition, the Brazilian scored three times and provided two assists, averaging almost one goal involvement per game.

One of Barcelona's captains, Raphinha was a starter in Barça's 3-1 victory over Real Oviedo on Thursday, during the sixth round of LaLiga. After feeling discomfort, the Brazilian was substituted in the second half for Robert Lewandowski.

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In addition to Raphinha, Barcelona also suffered another setback in the game against Real Oviedo. Goalkeeper Joan García suffered a tear in the internal meniscus of his left knee and will have to undergo arthroscopy this Saturday. The recovery time is expected to be four to six weeks, according to the Spanish club.

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