Raphinha Credits Flick for Barcelona Revival as Hamstring Concerns Surface

Overview

• Raphinha told the BBC he would have left Barcelona without Hansi Flick, saying the coach restored his confidence and made him feel important.
• Under Flick, the winger has produced 45 goals and 26 assists in 74 appearances, reflecting a sharp uptick in end product.
• He scored twice in the Spanish Supercup final against Real Madrid and was withdrawn late while chasing a hat-trick.
• Radio Catalunya, via Football Espana, reports he has been playing with left‑hamstring discomfort, with agreed caps of 60 minutes against Espanyol and Athletic Club and 75 in the final, which he exceeded by playing 64, 65 and 83 minutes respectively.
• He sustained a hamstring injury in late September with a relapse weeks later, missing nearly two months and nine matches before returning under managed minutes.