Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Has Raphinha overcome hamstring injury to make Blaugrana squad for El Clasico?

Barcelona affirm that key attacker Raphinha won’t be accessible for Sunday’s La Liga conflict with Bernabeu in a significant setback for the champions.

Barcelona have confirmed that Raphinha won’t be accessible for Sunday’s La Liga conflict with Bernabeu.

The Brazil worldwide has not featured for the Catalan giants for the reason that finish of September because of a hamstring downside, however it had been thought that he would return for El Clasico.

Raphinha educated final week and had seemingly gained his battle to be accessible for the league fixture with Actual Madrid, however he missed coaching on Friday, having had a setback in his restoration.

Barcelona’s assistant supervisor Marcus Sorg revealed throughout his press convention on Saturday that the 28-year-old wouldn’t be accessible for El Clasico, and it’s unclear when he might return to the sphere.

“Raphinha gained’t be accessible, however we have now sufficient gamers,” stated Sorg, who took the press convention, with head coach Hansi Flick suspended for the sport in opposition to Actual Madrid.

The South American has scored thrice and registered two assists in seven appearances this season, and his absence in opposition to Actual Madrid shall be an enormous blow for the La Liga champions.

Actual Madrid vs. Barcelona: Raphinha will miss El Clasico after harm setback

Barcelona are hopeful that Jules Kounde shall be accessible, although, with the Frenchman coaching on Saturday morning after lacking the classes on Thursday and Friday because of a knock.

“Jules educated this morning, and we have now to attend and see how he reacts after coaching. We haven’t selected tomorrow’s beginning eleven but,” stated Sorg.

Joan Garcia, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo will certainly be sidelined, although, as Barcelona search for the victory which might transfer them to the highest of the La Liga desk.

“I’m very proud to be managing from the bench. It will likely be a really robust sport. It will likely be vital to regulate possession and apply strain,” stated Sorg. “We at all times miss Hansi when he’s not right here. He’s crucial a part of the workforce. Everyone knows what we have now to do.

“On the Bernabeu, you by no means know what would possibly occur. There are loads of feelings, and we’re prepared for that. We had a superb transition, and if we wish to win on the Bernabeu, we have now to stay collectively, press and play as a unit. If we try this, we’ll have probabilities.”

Actual Madrid have obtained main harm enhance for El Clasico

It may very well be benefit Actual Madrid forward of kickoff, with Los Blancos welcoming Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Dani Carvajal and Dani Cebellos again into their squad for El Clasico.

In consequence, Actual Madrid will solely be lacking two gamers – Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba – for the most recent instalment of El Clasico.

Barcelona, although, are with out numerous first-team gamers, and a defeat for the reigning champions would go away them 5 factors off the highest of the division, which is a considerable hole, even at this stage of the season.

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