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Raphinha and De Jong return to Barcelona training ahead of Betis match
Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong trained with Barcelona’s squad on Thursday as they work towards returning from injuries.
Raphinha had been absent since being injured while playing for Brazil and missed Barcelona’s matches against Getafe and Galatasaray.
His return to team training is a step in his recovery, but the club is monitoring how he responds to the increased workload.
De Jong has also been out with a knee injury and recently resumed training with the group.
Neither player has received medical clearance to play, so their availability is still uncertain.
Barcelona hopes to have them available for Saturday’s La Liga match against Real Betis in Seville, but the final decision will depend on their condition and the medical staff’s assessment.
Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong took part in Barcelona’s full team training session on Thursday.
Raphinha is recovering from an injury sustained during the international break and missed Barcelona’s last two matches.
De Jong has been returning to group training after a knee injury and could receive medical clearance this week.
Their availability for Saturday’s La Liga match against Real Betis has not been confirmed.
Barcelona’s medical staff are monitoring both players before deciding whether they can be included in the squad.
- Who
- Barcelona players Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong.
- What
- Both returned to full team training. Their availability for the match is not confirmed.
- When
- Thursday, ahead of Saturday’s match.
- Where
- Barcelona’s training session; the upcoming match is in Seville.
- Why
- Raphinha is recovering from an injury sustained during the international break, while De Jong is returning from a knee injury.
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Raphinha sustained an injury while with Brazil.
Raphinha missed Barcelona’s matches against Getafe and Galatasaray and worked individually.
De Jong returned to training with the group.
Raphinha and De Jong took part in a full team training session.
Barcelona are scheduled to play Real Betis in La Liga.
- Players
- Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong
- Training
- Both took part in the full team session on Thursday
- Raphinha
- Missed the matches against Getafe and Galatasaray
- De Jong
- Recovering from a knee injury
- Next match
- Real Betis, Saturday, in Seville
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