Barcelona superstar duo still training away from the group; doubt for Olympiacos tie | OneFootball

Barcelona are carefully managing the recovery of Ferran Torres and Raphinha as the countdown to El Clasico intensifies.

With just one week to go before the showdown with Real Madrid, Alex Pintanel reports that both players are still training away from the group as they completed individual sessions at the Ciutat Esportiva to accelerate their return.

Right now, the focus is to be fit and available for the El Clasico, and if all goes well, they will undergo final tests later in the week.

As a result of this event, it is almost certain that neither will feature in Tuesday’s Champions League fixture against Olympiacos.

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Ferran is dealing with a hamstring strain in his left leg. Thankfully, it is not a structural injury, and Barcelona’s medical staff has designed a specific plan to manage his minutes.

This means that with careful monitoring, he remains a candidate for league action.

Raphinha, meanwhile, has been out for nearly a month due to a muscle injury and is recovering slightly slower.

Raphinha and Ferran will not be risked against Olympiacos. (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images)

Over the last week, the Brazilian winger has shown positive progress, performing individual drills that emphasise acceleration, changes of direction, and striking technique.

His return to full training with the group is a matter of careful timing.

Measured approach to a packed schedule

The coaching staff is taking a cautious but ambitious approach, keeping both attackers in the orbit of the squad without rushing them. Tuesday and Wednesday will be crucial days in assessing their readiness.

Ferran’s history with this type of strain, which previously led to his withdrawal from the national team, underlines the importance of avoiding relapse.

With La Liga and the Champions League fixtures looming, every step counts and within the club, the focus is not on headlines but on measured progress.

If all goes according to plan, Hansi Flick will soon have two key players back, boosting the team’s competitiveness and giving Barcelona a significant lift ahead of the crucial weekend clash against Real Madrid.