Flick admits concern over Raphinha ahead of Copa del Rey | OneFootball

Raphinha worries Barcelona and may not play in the first leg of the Copa del Rey against Atlético de Madrid. The Brazilian was substituted at halftime in a Spanish Championship match against Elche, and since then has not returned to the field. If he doesn't play, it will be the third consecutive match that Raphinha will miss for the Culés.

The player trained separately from the squad this Tuesday. According to Barcelona's medical team, Raphinha is suffering from an overload in the right leg adductor. Hansi Flick expressed his displeasure at not knowing if he will be able to count on one of his most decisive players.

“Honestly, I am not happy with this situation. We need to see what needs to change and what he needs to change. We are at an important moment and we need him. It's not good for us that he is not available,” said Flick.

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Raphinha improves, but doesn't know when he'll return to the field

After receiving the best sportsman of the year award at the La Nit de la Rádio event, Raphinha commented on the situation. The athlete understands that the injury is minor, but does not guarantee that he will be healthy for the match against Atleti.

“I can't lie to you, I would love to say yes, that I can play on Thursday, but I'm a bit on the edge. I'm better, we're taking it day by day. We'll see if I'm well for Thursday, but we hope so. There are chances, but we already know how injuries are,” he pointed out.

“A rather special overload, I would say a very small injury, but it prevents me from doing what I know: running, changing direction, passing and all that,” stated Raphinha.

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