Barcelona Nears Getafe Clash Without Raphinha

Barcelona are preparing to host Getafe at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday, October 10, with Raphinha increasingly unlikely to feature in the LaLiga match after missing Friday's training session. According to Marca, the Brazilian forward continues individual rehabilitation for a right thigh injury, leaving coach Hansi Flick to consider alternatives for the eighth round of the 2026/27 season.

Barcelona enter the match as league leaders with seven wins from seven games, 31 goals scored and seven conceded, according to SI.com. Getafe sit 11th with eight points and four goals scored. Barcelona have no suspended players for the fixture, but three players are expected to miss out through injury.

Raphinha developed an edema in the back of his right thigh after experiencing discomfort during Brazil's international commitments against Australia. Medical examinations found no serious injury, but he was released from the national team as a precaution and has continued working separately from the squad.

Marca reported that Raphinha did not join his teammates on the training pitch Friday and instead completed individualized exercises in the gym. His absence is a significant concern for Flick, as the forward leads the LaLiga scoring charts with 12 goals. His availability for Saturday remains highly doubtful.

Flick is considering Gabriel Jesus and Adeyemi as possible replacements in attack, according to Marca. Dani Olmo and young forward Hamza Abdelkarim are also among the alternatives under consideration.

Barcelona also expect to be without Andreas Christensen, Roony Bardghji and Frenkie de Jong. Christensen suffered a tear in the rectus femoris muscle of his left quadriceps during the victory over Sevilla and is expected to remain unavailable until November 2026, according to SI.com.

Bardghji has been recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament tear sustained in early August. His return is not expected until May 2027, leaving Barcelona without the Swedish winger for an extended period.

De Jong is nearing the end of his recovery from a medial collateral ligament injury in his right knee sustained at the World Cup. After more than two months of conservative treatment, the Dutch midfielder resumed partial group training earlier in the week, but SI.com reported that he still lacks match fitness. Marca also indicated that he is unlikely to be included in the squad for the Getafe game.

There is more encouraging news regarding goalkeeper Joan García and defender Éric García, both of whom have returned to full training. Joan García injured the meniscus in his right knee after slipping during the match against Racing and missed the subsequent game against Sevilla. He avoided surgery and completed his rehabilitation during the international break, positioning him to return to the starting lineup.

Éric García also appears available after leaving Spain's national team camp early because of discomfort and edema in his knee. The defender has resumed unrestricted training and is expected to be at Flick's disposal against Getafe, according to Marca.

The fixture begins a demanding period for Barcelona, who face Galatasaray, Betis, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in the weeks ahead. The club must manage its recovering players carefully as the league leaders resume domestic competition following the international break.