The Great Star of Barca risks missing in El Classico

Brazilian was injured in the win over Real Oviedo three weeks ago and reportedly will be missing for 2-3 weeks, but according to the report, “Sports”, he has not yet been fully recovered and will miss the match against Girona this weekend.

Since the Olympiacos match in the Champions League takes place just three days after the Catalan derby, it is most likely that Raphael is not ready for that challenge either.

The final decision will be made by medical staff after the weekend, but the situation does not seem optimistic at the moment. This means that if he returns for El Classico, he will enter the most important match of the season without a minute being played for nearly a month.

Barcelona needs his return, as the absence of Raphael has been felt significantly despite the good form Marcus Rasford has shown recently.

Flick is looking into the possibility that Rasford will play a striker in order to bring together the most dangerous offensive players, including Raphael, if he is recovered.

However, the club does not want to risk a hasty return that could cause a more serious injury. Raphinha last season has been crucial to Real Madrid, marking five goals in four El Classico, but he's in danger of losing this face because of physical problems.

His recovery remains in question, and everything will depend on the ongoing recovery performance.