Raphinha (thigh) did not participate in team training Friday and is expected to miss Saturday's La Liga clash against Getafe, but he is targeting a return for the upcoming UCL matchup against Galatasaray, according to Alfredo Martinez of Onda Cero Radio.
Analysis:Raphinha continues to recover from a thigh injury sustained while representing Brazil during the international break, with his absence from Friday's group session making him unlikely to feature against Getafe. However, the Brazilian is aiming to recover in time for the UCL clash against Galatasaray, although his availability will depend on his progress over the coming days. His absence would represent a significant blow to Barcelona's attack after an outstanding start to the campaign, with 14 goals and three assists across eight appearances in La Liga and the UCL. Gabriel Jesus, Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi could all be considered for additional attacking minutes alongside Lamine Yamal if Raphinha remains sidelined.
