Star Barcelona forward dealing with minor hand injury but expected to feature against Atletico | OneFootball

According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona forward Raphinha is dealing with a minor injury to his right hand but is expected to be fully fit in time for the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

The Brazilian international was spotted during Barcelona’s training session on Monday, 48 hours before the highly anticipated Copa del Rey match, with a compression bandage on his right hand, extending up to his wrist.

This raised concerns about his fitness for the upcoming fixture. However, sources close to the player have confirmed that the discomfort is a result of a blow sustained during his recent international duties with Brazil, but the injury is not considered serious.

Raphinha has rested enough

It must be noted that Raphinha had rested during Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Osasuna on Thursday, where he did not play with a bandage on his hand.

Despite expectations for his return to the starting lineup for Sunday’s clash against Girona, Raphinha was again seen with the bandage at Montjuic, prompting further questions about his fitness.

However, the report suggests that the injury is not a significant concern and that Raphinha will undergo an intensive training session on Tuesday to ensure he is fully prepared for the critical second leg against Atletico Madrid.

Will be ready for the Atletico clash

Barcelona’s medical staff and coaching team are confident that the forward will be fit and ready to contribute to the team’s efforts in securing a place in the Copa del Rey final.

Raphinha’s availability for the match is crucial for Barcelona as they look to build on their winning momentum and advance to the final.

Despite the minor setback, all signs point to him being in top shape for the upcoming clash, where his skill and energy could prove pivotal in securing a result for Hansi Flick’s side.