Raphinha out of Galatasaray clash with thigh injury

Barcelona captain Raphinha is absent from Tuesday's Champions League match against Galatasaray due to a thigh injury sustained during the international break. He scored twice in Barcelona's Matchday 1 win over Feyenoord. The Brazilian winger was diagnosed with a small muscle edema in the posterior part of his right thigh. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick described it as "not a big injury" but confirmed the club must manage his recovery carefully, ruling him out of Saturday's LaLiga match against Getafe. Raphinha tested his thigh in Friday's training session but remains sidelined for at least another week. He could return against Real Betis on October 17, though reports suggest his comeback may be delayed until October 20 against Paris Saint-Germain.