His absence will have weighed heavily against PSG (1-2) or against Real Madrid (1-2). But that’s it, Raphinha is back. Sidelined from the field since September due to an ischio injury, the Brazilian international will be in the Catalan group to challenge Bilbao tomorrow for Barça’s “la vuelta” (return, in Spanish) at the Camp Nou. Present at a press conference this Friday, Hansi Flick confirmed the news.
“ The good news is that Raphinha is back, and I really like what he brings to the team. The important thing is that he is there, but he will start on the bench», indicated the German coach, who also specified that Joan Garcia would start, the Spanish goalkeeper being back after two months of absence due to a torn meniscus. Flick also revealed that Marcus Rashford was feverish and therefore doubtful for the match. As for Lamine Yamal, he seems in good shape. “ He has worked very hard these last few weeks and I am very happy with what I have seen. That’s all I can say. There were ups and downs, but he handled the situation well. » In the event of success against Bilbao, Barça would temporarily return to Real Madrid in the standings.
