Barcelona forward Raphinha avoids serious injury after international duty

FC Barcelona forward Raphinha has returned from international duty with the Brazilian national team with a muscle issue, raising concerns within the club. The 29-year-old, who has started the season impressively with 14 goals and 3 assists in 8 matches, suffered his third injury to the same location on his right thigh while representing his country over the last six months.

Following his arrival in Barcelona on October 2, 2026, the club initiated a review to investigate the recurring nature of these injuries. Officials intend to analyze whether training or warm-up protocols during national team sessions differ from his daily routine at the club, seeking to identify any potential patterns contributing to these physical setbacks.

Despite initial alarm, medical examinations conducted on October 3 confirmed that the player has not sustained a serious injury. Consequently, Barcelona expects the forward to recover promptly and be available for selection for the team's upcoming match against Getafe.