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Barcelona handed good news on Raphinha after captain undergoes tests on thigh injury

Barcelona have been handed some good news on Raphinha’s injury after the Brazilian returned to the club for tests on a thigh problem picked up on international duty. Raphinha has withdrawn from the squad for Brazil’s friendly against India due…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:23 AM
Barcelona handed good news on Raphinha after captain undergoes tests on thigh injury
Key Things to Know
  • Medical tests revealed no thigh injury for Raphinha after returning from international duty.
  • Raphinha had previously withdrawn from Brazil's friendly match against India as a precaution.
  • The Brazilian forward is expected to be available for Barcelona's upcoming match against Getafe.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tests conducted by Barcelona revealed no injury for forward Raphinha after he experienced a thigh issue while on international duty. The Brazilian had withdrawn from Brazil's friendly against India as a precaution before returning to the club for medical evaluations on Friday. He is expected to be available for Barcelona's upcoming fixture against Getafe.

Manager Hansi Flick may consider cautious squad rotation during a busy October schedule, despite Raphinha avoiding a significant setback. The news is a major boost for Barcelona, with the attacker having already scored 14 goals across all competitions so far this season.

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