Raphinha's Barcelona Form Interrupted by Thigh Injury
· Sports · BBC Sport
Barcelona attacker Raphinha has suffered a right thigh injury that will rule him out of the club's next two fixtures. The 29-year-old sustained the setback during international duty with Brazil after being substituted at half-time in a match against Australia. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick confirmed the injury is not serious but urged caution given the player's physical history last season. Raphinha has scored 14 goals and provided three assists this term, driving Barcelona to the top of the La Liga table. The Spanish champions face a demanding fixture schedule this month, including crucial matches against Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid.
Why it matters
Losing in-form attacker Raphinha disrupts Barcelona's attack ahead of high-stakes Champions League and La Liga fixtures against Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid.
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