Overview

• The winger remains out of group sessions and is training in the gym, leaving him doubtful for Girona on October 18 and Olympiacos on October 21.
• SPORT reports renewed hamstring pain and a slower-than-expected recovery, casting serious doubt on his participation against Real Madrid on October 26.
• Barcelona had planned limited minutes this week to build match fitness, but that ramp-up has been shelved after the latest assessments.
• Flick is prioritizing full fitness over a rushed comeback and will wait for clear progress before reintegrating Raphinha.
• There is some relief as Lamine Yamal and Fermín López have returned to full training, while reports indicate Robert Lewandowski faces four to six weeks out with a thigh tear.