Barcelona's Brazilian footballer Rafinha will not be able to participate in the upcoming match.
Idman.Biz reports with reference to Diario AS that the 28-year-old footballer is still in the recovery process after suffering a thigh muscle injury in the match against Real Oviedo.
Initially, he was expected to return to the field on October 18, but the recovery period has been extended. The medical staff's main goal is to prepare the footballer for the match against Real Madrid in El Clasico on October 26.
Rafinha's absence has created a serious problem for head coach Hans-Dieter Flick. Previously, he had also lost Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski and Lamin Yamal due to injuries. The necessary losses will force the team to change tactics and probably play more cautiously.
It should be noted that in the current season, Rafinha has participated in 7 matches, scored 3 goals and made 2 assists, standing out with his stable form in the attack line.