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FC Barcelona introduced the squad record for his or her first recreation of 2025 as they get set to tackle UD Barbastro away from residence within the Copa del Rey later tonight.
There have been plenty of notable absences from the squad record launched by supervisor Hansi Flick.
Ferran Torres, Marc Bernal, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are out injured, whereas Lamine Yamal and Andreas Christensen have simply returned to coaching after harm layoffs and Barça have determined in opposition to dashing them again.
Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, then again, are ignored as a result of they’re but to be re-registered.
The opposite large omission occurs to be in-form winger and one of many group captains Raphinha.
Purpose why Raphinha is ignored
Offering an replace on why Raphinha isn’t a part of the squad that can journey to face Barbastro tonight, journalist Adria Albets claims that the choice was made by Hansi Flick to relaxation the Brazilian worldwide.
Rested for tonight’s recreation. (Picture by Fran Santiago/Getty Photographs)
The choice may be very a lot comprehensible contemplating that Raphinha has been one of many gamers who has been an ever-present determine within the group and has barely had any relaxation.
Moreover, with Barça set to tackle Athletic Membership within the Spanish Tremendous Cup semi-finals, Flick would need his in-form participant at his greatest.
To this point in 2024/25, Raphinha has performed 25 matches for Barcelona, clocking 2064 minutes in whole throughout all competitions, during which he has scored 17 targets and arrange ten extra.
With the Brazilian not concerned tonight and the likes of Lamine, Pau Victor, and Ferran additionally unavailable, there might be a beginning berth for Ansu Fati, who has been ready for his probability since coming back from harm final month.
La Masia gem Toni Fernandez may additionally get some minutes given the notable absences within the attacking unit.
