Barcelona have been dealt a potential double injury blow ahead of their crucial clash against Atletico Madrid, with Raphinha emerging as a serious doubt after missing group training on the eve of the match.<\/p>\n
The Brazilian winger was not involved in the team\u2019s main session due to an adductor injury, raising concerns about his availability for the high-stakes encounter. According to reports from the club\u2019s training base, the coaching staff are unwilling to take unnecessary risks with the 27-year-old, who has been an important attacking outlet this season.<\/p>\n
Raphinha has been a key figure in Barcelona\u2019s forward line, contributing with pace, creativity, and vital goals in recent matches. His possible absence would force the manager to reshuffle the attacking unit, with youngsters and squad players likely to be considered as alternatives on the right flank.<\/p>\n
Adding to Barcelona\u2019s worries, another star attacker was also absent from the morning session, further clouding the club\u2019s preparations.<\/p>\n
Marcus Rashford, who has recently been integrated into the squad and was expected to play a role in the Atletico fixture, did not take part in training either. His participation in the match now remains uncertain, pending a late fitness assessment by the medical team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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