Barcelona loanee Marcus Rashford is a doubt for the club’s return to Camp Nou on Saturday, but Raphinha is expected to return in some capacity.
Rashford has been in stellar form for the Catalans this season with 14 goal contributions in all competitions (six goals, eight assists). Manager Hansi Flick revealed in his pregame press conference that the forward is under the weather. “… He was out yesterday and today. There are some doubts if he is back tomorrow.”
Barça did receive some good news as Raphinha is scheduled to return. The star Brazilian attacker has been sidelined for over two months with a hamstring injury. Rashford has primarily filled in for Raphinha, though it remains to be seen how involved the latter is come Saturday.
“I appreciate a lot what he can give the team. We will see tomorrow if 10, 15 or 20 minutes, but he’s back and it’s a big step for him to come back and be on the bench tomorrow,” Flick said.
