Will Raphinha play in El Clásico?... Hansi Flick answers! | OneFootball

Fans hope the player will be ready for the upcoming important matches.

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As the football world turns its gaze towards the next chapter of football's greatest rivalry, the question of player fitness adds a compelling layer of drama. The upcoming clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid promises its usual intensity, but the final cast of characters is still being written.

In a recent press conference, a beacon of hope emerged for Barcelona fans. Manager Hansi Flick addressed the recovery of key winger Raphinha, offering an optimistic prognosis. "He’s on the right track in his recovery," Flick stated, before emphasizing the player's value to the squad: "We hope Raphinha will be available for El Clésico. He’s very important for us."

However, the news was not uniformly positive. The spotlight also fell on veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, who reportedly battled through discomfort during his international duties. In a display of sheer determination, Lewandowski felt a familiar issue in his thigh—the same area that sidelined him earlier this season.

Rather than leaving the pitch, the striker opted to continue, finishing the match with his leg heavily strapped, a decision that now leaves his condition a topic of intense speculation as the monumental fixture approaches.