Excellent news for FC Barcelona. After several days of individual work away from the group, Raphinha participated in collective training this Thursday, according to the Catalan media Sport. The 29-year-old player and captain of Barça hopes to be able to return to La Liga pitches this Saturday against Real Bétis (6:30 p.m.). Hansi Flick will, however, have the last word.
Hit in the right thigh during Brazil’s friendly match against Australia on September 30, the former Rennais had not played since. His return comes at just the right time for FC Barcelona, a few days before the European clash against Paris Saint-Germain, Tuesday October 20 at the Parc des Princes (9 p.m.) and the Clasico against Real Madrid, in the championship. In addition to Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong also took part in the collective session this Thursday morning and is applying for a return to the Catalan group for the trip to the Estadio de la Cartuja.
