Barca Skipper Raphinha Out Against Getafe and Galatasaray
Hansi Flick said the forward’s issue is minor, but Barcelona will rest him after he scored 14 goals in eight appearances this season.
- On Friday, manager Hansi Flick confirmed that Barcelona forward Raphinha will miss at least the next two matches due to a muscle strain sustained during Brazil's international duty.
- The 29-year-old felt discomfort in his right thigh during Brazil's 4-2 win over Australia on September 29, prompting Flick to cite three injuries from last season as reason for caution.
- Gabriel Jesus is the leading candidate to step in, with Flick praising the Brazilian's work in training and describing him as "strong inside the box."
- Barcelona hosts Getafe at the Spotify Camp Nou this Saturday before traveling to face Galatasaray in Europe next Tuesday, with Flick confirming Frenkie de Jong will also be unavailable.
- Despite Barcelona winning all seven league games and scoring 31 goals, the schedule becomes more demanding as the team maintains its cushion in the Liga standings.
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