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Barcelona Rule Raphinha Out of Copa del Rey Quarterfinal at Albacete With One-Week Adductor Overload

Flick cast the setback as a prompt to tweak Raphinha’s workload.

Overview

  • Barcelona said the winger has an overload in his right adductor and expects a recovery of about one week.
  • Hansi Flick said he is not happy about losing the player again and suggested changes to his preparation.
  • Jules Kounde trained after cramps at Elche and could be available, though reports suggest he may be rested.
  • Joao Cancelo is expected to start to give a full-back a breather, with youngster Marc Bernal tipped to keep his place.
  • Albacete are the last Segunda side after knocking out Real Madrid, and Marcus Rashford is widely tipped to start in Raphinha’s place.