La Liga giants Barcelona have on Tuesday been afforded some altogether welcome positive news on the personnel front.
This comes amid confirmation that Raphinha has rejoined group training in Catalunya’s capital.
Wide-man Raphinha has for his part not taken to the pitch in a competitive setting since all the way back in September.
After suffering a hamstring injury which was initially considered relatively minor, a series of setbacks culminated in the 28-year-old spending several months on the treatment table.
All of a Barcelona persuasion will on Tuesday therefore be breathing a collective sigh of relief.
As showcased below, Raphinha was part of the group which took to the training pitch at the Ciutat Esportiva under Hansi Flick’s watch this morning:
The former Leeds United man is now expected to be afforded the medical green light to play at least some part in Barca’s post-international break return to action against Athletic Club this weekend.
Conor Laird – GSFN
