Overview
- Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday that Raphinha will not travel to Getafe and will miss Barcelona’s Champions League trip to Galatasaray to avoid a fresh setback.
- Brazilian and club tests identified a small muscular oedema in the posterior right thigh and ruled out a structural tear, so Barcelona are prioritising rest and reduced minutes.
- Raphinha’s absence is costly because he has scored heavily this season and has suffered three previous right‑side problems, which makes conservative treatment more likely.
- Flick said the plan is for Gabriel Jesus to start in Raphinha’s place and that Jesus has trained well and adapted to the team’s style.
- The coach publicly questioned Brazil’s decision to send players on long friendlies and warned that heavy international travel strains squad load as Barcelona face a congested October schedule.