Raphinha, Rashford out, key midfielder back in training ahead of Atletico clash

FC Barcelona are set to face Atlético Madrid within the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a spot within the remaining at stake, however Hansi Flick should navigate the primary leg with out a number of essential gamers. The opening conflict of the two-legged tie can be performed on the Metropolitano, making the duty much more demanding for La Blaugrana.

In accordance with Sports activities Worldeach Raphinha and Marcus Rashford will miss the primary leg. The Brazilian winger continues to work individually within the gymnasium as he recovers from an adductor overload in his proper leg.

Though the preliminary estimate advised a ten-day absence, his restoration has progressed extra slowly than anticipated, and the teaching employees doesn’t see him as match sufficient to characteristic, not to mention begin. Raphinha is as a substitute focusing on a return for the upcoming La Liga fixture towards Girona and had already hinted himself that he can be very tight on time for the Atletico match.

Rashford is one other important absence after failing to coach with the group. The membership confirmed that the English ahead is affected by discomfort in his left knee following a knock sustained within the latest league win over Mallorca. As a precaution, Barcelona have determined to not danger him in such a demanding fixture.

Pedri can also be unavailable as he continues his restoration. Whereas there’s optimism that the Spanish worldwide might return earlier than the tip of the month, no particular comeback date has been set.

There’s some optimistic information for Flick, nevertheless, as Frenkie de Jong has returned to group coaching. Though the Dutch midfielder isn’t but at full health, his availability supplies a well timed enhance, particularly with Barcelona lacking key gamers in assault and midfield.

With the tie finely poised and key absences on each side, Barcelona will look to depend on squad depth to safe a optimistic consequence away from residence earlier than the return leg at Camp Nou.