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De Jong Fit, Raphinha Injured Ahead of Copa Semi-Final
10 Feb
Summary
- Raphinha's hamstring injury casts doubt on his availability for the Atletico Madrid match.
- Frenkie de Jong is training normally and expected to play against Atletico.
- Pedri, Gavi, and Andreas Christensen remain sidelined with injuries.
FC Barcelona players have returned to training following a day off, focusing on preparation for their upcoming Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid. The match is scheduled for Thursday at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Manager Hansi Flick has received mixed news regarding player fitness. Winger Raphinha is now a significant doubt for the Atletico clash due to a lingering hamstring issue that has kept him out for a week. He missed matches against Albacete and Mallorca and was expected to rejoin group training, but this has not materialized.
In a more positive development, midfielder Frenkie de Jong is training normally and is expected to be available for Barcelona. De Jong had been left out of the starting lineup against Mallorca due to pubic discomfort but has now recovered sufficiently. The team, however, still faces absences with Pedri, Gavi, and Andreas Christensen continuing their recovery from injuries.
