According to a recent AS article, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is hopeful that Raphinha will be able to make a full recovery in time for this month’s El Clasico.
Club sources indicate that despite the Brazilian winger’s current absence due to a torn hamstring in his right leg, he may still be included in the squad for the highly anticipated match on October 26 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
It should be mentioned that Flick’s injury situation has been difficult during the 2025–26 season.
Consequently, Robert Lewandowski suffered a ruptured hamstring and Dani Olmo was confirmed injured during the recent international break, both of which will miss the El Clasico.
Goalie Joan Garcia and midfielder Gavi are also out, adding to their absences.
Barcelona’s preparations for one of the most important games in Spanish football have been made more difficult by these major injuries.
Raphinha is uncertain but not excluded.
Although Raphinha’s recuperation has taken a little longer than anticipated, the club had originally believed that he would be well in three weeks, or by October 17.
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As previously stated, he is out of commission for Saturday’s match against Girona and will undoubtedly miss Tuesday’s Champions League meeting against Olympiacos at Montjuic.
Raphinha still has a chance to be fit for the El Clasico, according to sources from the dressing room.
The winger’s healing progress and the club’s cautious handling of his recuperation are the main reasons for Flick’s optimism.
Raphinha would be a huge asset to Barcelona if he were to join, bringing attacking threat and inventiveness to the match against Real Madrid, which is sure to be a high-stakes match.
Barcelona must currently budget for several absences while holding out hope that Raphinha will recover in time.
Ahead of one of the most anticipated games of the season, his comeback might have a significant impact on the team’s strategy and morale.
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