Raphinha Likely to Return in Next La Liga Match, Pedri’s Situation Is Less Optimistic

According to Camel.live reporters, Barcelona takes the international break as a good opportunity for players to recover. Hansi Flick plans to continue training until Thursday, then give the team a weekend break before preparing for the La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on November 22.

Alejandro Balde, Eric García, Martín, Bernal, Joan García, Edder, and Wojciech Szczęsny trained on a pitch at the Ciutat Esportiva yesterday. However, Flick’s focus is mainly on the recovery of two key players: Raphinha and Pedri.

Since the match against Oviedo on September 25, Raphinha has been undergoing individual rehabilitation for a right thigh biceps femoris injury. He was initially expected to be sidelined for three weeks, but the recovery process has been more complex than anticipated. The technical team believes Raphinha has a good chance of returning in the next La Liga match, while they are less optimistic about Pedri’s comeback.

Pedri suffered a distal biceps femoris tear in his left leg during the match against Real Madrid on October 26, with an initial expectation of a three-to-four-week absence. In this training session, Gavi and Casado also received treatment in the gym. Gavi felt leg discomfort before the match against Celta, but the medical team believes it is only minor and he should return in time, though they hope to continue monitoring his condition.

Joan García has been training with the team for a week and may make a comeback in the match against Athletic Bilbao. Currently, Barcelona is facing a serious defensive crisis.