Barcelona got the response they wanted on Raphinha before Getafe. The winger arrived at the training complex at around 11:00 and left about an hour and a half later, after tests showed no injury and a return for the LaLiga match on 10 October is expected.
The medical update after Brazil duty
Raphinha left Brazil duty after a minor edema in his right thigh, but the latest examinations did not reveal any injury. SPORT1 reported that he is expected to be available for Barcelona against Getafe, which is the part that will matter when the team sheet arrives.
Pichi Alonso, speaking to Estadio Deportivo in comments translated from Spanish, said: "I have no doubt whatsoever that Raphinha is the best footballer in the world." That is a big compliment, but the more immediate point is Barcelona's attack looks set to keep one of its main scorers in place.
Barcelona's October run
Raphinha has made 7 La Liga appearances this season and scored 12 goals, while Barcelona have won all 7 of their league matches and sit on 21 points. Even a short scare matters when the club face six matches in 16 days, with Getafe followed by Betis, Real Madrid, Galatasaray and PSG.
Hansi Flick will not need to overstate the relief. Barcelona still have to wait for the official team sheet on 10 October, but the latest checks point away from a real problem and toward Raphinha being part of a packed month.
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