Raphinha’s Injury Blow: Key Fixtures He’s Set to Miss and Expected Return Timeline
Brazilian winger Raphinha faced an unfortunate setback during the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Osasuna, being forced off the pitch after 40 minutes due to a hamstring injury. Here’s a breakdown of the fixtures the talented player is likely to miss and his anticipated return timeline:
Fixtures Raphinha is Expected to Miss:
- Real Madrid (Neutral) – January 14, Supercopa Final
- Unionistas (Away) – January 18, Copa del Rey Round of 16
- Betis (Away) – January 21, La Liga
- Unknown Opponent – January 24/26, Depending on Copa del Rey Progress
- Villarreal (Home) – January 28, La Liga
- Osasuna (Home) – January 30, La Liga
- Alaves (Away) – February 4, La Liga
- Granada (Home) – February 11
Expected Return Timeline: Raphinha is projected to make a return and potentially get some minutes against Celta on February 18. He is expected to regain full fitness just in time for the crucial Champions League Round of 16 match against Napoli. The recovery process aims to ensure his seamless integration back into the squad for the upcoming challenges.
