Details: Hansi Flick’s ‘Raphinha plan’ for Barcelona vs Getafe
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick plans to rest star attacker Raphinha for the upcoming match against Getafe. Despite concerns following his international duty, medical checks confirmed he is fit, but the coach prefers to manage his workload.
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Managing player fitness is critical for top-tier football clubs competing in multiple high-stakes tournaments simultaneously.
An insight into the plans of Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick for star attacker Raphinha in the club's next outing has come to the fore online.
This comes amid the understanding that, as things stand, the 29-year-old will not be in Barca's starting line-up to face Getafe this coming weekend.
Frontman Raphinha was forced into a premature departure from international duty with Brazil last week, sparking widespread concern back in Catalunya's capital.
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