🔙 Four days to go until El Clásico, Raphinha back training with the squad | OneFootball

FC Barcelona received a pivotal piece of news for their immediate calendar ambitions. The Brazilian winger Raphinha has rejoined group training, marking the end of a month-long absence that had seriously concerned the coaching staff and Barça fans. This was reported by Javi Miguel, an AS journalist very close to Barça.

Raphinha’s injury dates back to just before the last international break. The player finished the league match against Real Oviedo with discomfort, and days later, the club’s medical staff confirmed an injury to the middle third of the right thigh’s biceps femoris, forcing him to stop. Since then, the club has worked cautiously on his recovery, fully aware of the player’s importance.

His return to fieldwork is crucial, especially with the next big clash for the Blaugrana in mind. Barcelona has one of the most important matches of the year on the horizon: the showdown against Real Madrid. Raphinha’s availability gives the coach a key offensive asset.

Although maximum caution is being exercised, the Brazilian’s presence on the pitch is the sign everyone was waiting for. His power and ability to destabilize are key elements for the team’s setup, especially against a rival of Real Madrid’s caliber in the imminent Clásico. His return is undoubtedly the best news for facing these decisive weeks.

With Raphinha back training with the group, Barcelona is already preparing their strategy to face their eternal rival. The Brazilian’s race against time seems to have paid off, and his name will undoubtedly be one of the most talked about in the hours leading up to the highly anticipated Clásico.

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