Raphinha accelerates his recovery to try to be ready against Girona, although he is still being cautious

Although his participation this weekend remains uncertain, both the player and the club share the same goal: to arrive in optimal conditions for the decisive stretch and to present themselves at the Bernabéu with the best possible guarantees. Over the next few days, a definitive decision will be made, as it is expected that Raphinha will return to training on the pitch to check his real condition. This Monday, Lamine Yamal and Fermín López were already seen working with the group, a positive sign in the overall recovery of the team.

Precaution and feelings before taking risks

At Barcelona, they insist on maintaining caution, aware that muscle injuries require time and care. Hansi Flick considers the Brazilian winger a key piece in his plan, so no decision will be made without being completely sure that there is no risk of relapse. The German coach hopes to have Raphinha available for El Clásico, and depending on his progress this week, it will be decided whether he can have minutes in the Catalan derby against Girona in Montjuïc or if he will be reserved for the match against Real Madrid.

Three weeks of expected absence

Raphinha suffered a hamstring injury in the middle third of his right thigh two weeks ago. The medical report issued by the club estimated a recovery period of three weeks. With that calculation, he would not be ready in time for this weekend´s match. Even so, the coaching staff has designed a work plan that allows him to increase the workload over the next few days, with the possibility of conducting a definitive test on Saturday. The final decision will be made based on the player´s feelings and medical advice.

Medical report of the day: relief and good news

The medical day has left a more positive balance than expected. The least favorable note is Dani Olmo, although new tests have confirmed that he does not have a rupture in his left calf. His participation in El Clásico remains complicated, but he is not completely ruled out. On the other hand, the most encouraging news comes with Ferran Torres, who underwent tests this Monday —after leaving the concentration for precaution— and the results confirmed that he has no injuries. In short, FC Barcelona faces a crucial week with its sights set on the match against Girona as the immediate goal and El Clásico at the Bernabéu as the main target. Despite the physical setbacks suffered recently, the final balance of the day is positive: two players recovered, one without injury, and another with a minor ailment than expected.