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Raphinha was as soon as once more the star performer for Barcelona as they secured a slim 3-2 victory over final season’s finalist, Borussia Dortmund.
The Brazilian prolonged his goalscoring tally to 17 in all competitions, which is along with his ten assists in 23 matches.
Nevertheless, for a short second, Raphinha had Barcelona followers nervous as he gave the impression to be in some discomfort.
Simply earlier than being subbed off, Raphinha was limping off and wasn’t trying so good, elevating fears that he could have picked up a contemporary damage.
No damage for Raphinha
Nevertheless, in a serious reduction for Barcelona, it seems Raphinha’s knock wasn’t severe and the participant has not picked up any contemporary damage.
In accordance with COPE, Raphinha is ok and his discomfort in opposition to Dortmund was solely borne out of cramps.
Raphinha is ok after an damage scare in opposition to Dortmund (Picture by Lars Baron/Getty Photographs)
Even Hansi Flick confirmed within the post-match presser that Raphinha was solely struggling an overload and was, in reality, not injured.
That is nice information for Barcelona, who will proceed to depend on the providers of Raphinha as they brace themselves for a number of tougher fixtures this month.
Barcelona’s subsequent task takes them again house, the place they’ll face back-to-back matches in opposition to Leganes and Atletico Madrid.
Sadly for the Catalans, Hansi Flick gained’t be accessible on the touchline on both of those matches, because the German had picked up a pink card within the final recreation and has been sidelined for 2 matches.
Flick will return to the touchline for house matches in January finish when Barcelona tackle Valencia on the Montjuic.
