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Hansi Flick to take cautious approach with Raphinha return to Barcelona lineup after injury with Brazil

Raphinha is back in Catalonia and set for further tests after leaving the Brazil camp having suffered what seems to be a minor hamstring injury in Tuesday’s friendly against Australia, but his boss at Barcelona will be very careful even…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 3:00 AM
Hansi Flick to take cautious approach with Raphinha return to Barcelona lineup after injury with Brazil
Key Things to Know
  • Hansi Flick plans to take a cautious approach regarding Raphinha's return from an apparent minor hamstring injury.
  • Raphinha is expected to be rested for Barcelona's upcoming La Liga fixture against Getafe.
  • The injury occurred during Brazil's friendly match against Australia before Raphinha returned to Catalonia for evaluation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will take a cautious approach with Raphinha following an apparent minor hamstring injury sustained while playing for Brazil against Australia. According to a report by MARCA, the winger returned to Catalonia for tests, and the club plans to rest him for their upcoming La Liga match against Getafe.

Flick reportedly blames himself for Raphinha's absences during crucial matches last season, including the Champions League quarterfinal against Atlético Madrid. Consequently, the manager aims to ensure full fitness before reintroducing the captain into the starting lineup and is currently evaluating replacement options for the Getafe clash.

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