Raphinha’s potential limited role in the upcoming match against Osasuna is due to injury management, despite ongoing interest from Saudi clubs. The Brazilian winger participated in part of the training session with the squad on Friday.
Raphinha suffered a hamstring injury during the most recent international break. His participation in the match may be restricted as FC Barcelona prepares for critical fixtures ahead.
Key facts:
- Three Saudi clubs are preparing offers for Raphinha.
- He turned down a €90 million offer from Al-Nassr last summer.
- Raphinha prefers to continue his career at FC Barcelona.
- FC Barcelona currently leads La Liga with 85 points.
- Osasuna is ninth in La Liga with 42 points.
Barcelona management has indicated they do not intend to part ways with Raphinha unless an “off-market” offer arrives. This situation underscores the club’s commitment to retaining their key players.
Yet, Raphinha’s playing time may be managed carefully as El Clasico approaches. Reports suggest he will probably only play a smaller role, if he does feature, in Pamplona this weekend.
The probability of FC Barcelona winning against Osasuna stands at 54%, while Osasuna has a 22% chance of victory and a 24% chance of a draw. This context adds weight to Raphinha’s potential involvement in the match.
