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Who’s the best option if Barcelona need to replace Raphinha due to injury?

Barcelona have been hit with a major injury scare over the international break as Raphinha was taken off at half-time of Brazil’s friendly against Australia due to a thigh problem. Raphinha will miss Brazil’s next friendly against India but the…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 6:00 PM
Who’s the best option if Barcelona need to replace Raphinha due to injury?
Key Things to Know
  • Barca Blaugranes considers potential replacements for Raphinha after the Barcelona forward suffered a thigh injury on international duty.
  • Raphinha was substituted at half-time during Brazil's friendly against Australia and will miss their game against India.
  • Early indications suggest the 29-year-old's thigh issue is not serious, though he could miss Barcelona's match against Getafe.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona face an injury concern after Raphinha suffered a thigh problem during Brazil's friendly against Australia. The forward was substituted at half-time and will miss Brazil's upcoming match against India, although early indications suggest the issue is not serious.

Gill Clark of Barca Blaugranes notes that Raphinha could miss Barcelona's upcoming fixture against Getafe. With important matches against Real Madrid and PSG ahead, manager Hansi Flick may rotate with attacking options such as Gabriel Jesus, Hamza Abdelkarim, Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez, and Lamine Yamal.

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