Barcelona head coach Xavi has this evening provided an update on the wellbeing of attacker Raphinha.
Wide-man Raphinha, as expected, was afforded his latest starting berth a short time ago, as Barca went head-to-head with Osasuna for a place in the final of the Supercopa de España.
When all was said and done, the Blaugrana emerged triumphant, booking a showpiece clash with arch rivals Real Madrid this coming Sunday.
Raphinha, however, managed less than 45 minutes, before being forced into a premature departure from the action in Riyadh.
After pulling up with what appeared to be a muscular concern, the Brazilian was quickly hooked, replaced by youngster Lamine Yamal.
Ahead of Sunday’s Clásico, Xavi, in turn, was asked for the latest on Raphinha’s wellbeing during his post-match press conference.
And the Spanish tactician went on to reveal that the former Leeds United standout has picked up a hamstring problem, the extent of which is yet to be determined:
“Raphinha has hamstring discomfort,” he noted.
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