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Barcelona key duo to receive medical clearance for Osasuna game, defender will have to wait
TL;DR
Barcelona's Raphinha and Marc Bernal will receive medical clearance for the Osasuna match, while Andreas Christensen will have to wait another week for his clearance.
Key points
- Raphinha and Marc Bernal will receive medical clearance.
- Andreas Christensen will not be cleared for the Osasuna match.
- Barcelona trained ahead of their match against Osasuna.
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Barcelona key duo to receive medical clearance for Osasuna game, defender will have to wait
FC Barcelona trained on Friday ahead of their match this Saturday against Osasuna at El Sadar, with Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Andreas Christensen once again working with the group.
Of the three, the Brazilian winger and the academy midfielder will receive medical clearance just before travelling to Pamplona on Sunday morning, reports Mundo Deportivo.
However, the Danish defender, who has been out for a longer period, will have to wait at least another week before being given the green light by the medical staff.
Raphinha, Bernal back vs Osasuna
Raphinha has been unavailable for Barcelona since late March after returning with a hamstring injury from the international break.
His absence has been severely felt by the Catalans, especially during the Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid.
But the Brazilian winger has worked hard on his recovery and resumed group training this week, with a comeback to the squad against Osasuna now on the cards.
Q&A
When will Raphinha and Marc Bernal be cleared to play for Barcelona?
Raphinha and Marc Bernal will receive medical clearance just before traveling to Pamplona for the match against Osasuna.
Why is Andreas Christensen not receiving medical clearance yet?
Andreas Christensen has been out for a longer period and will have to wait at least another week before getting medical clearance.
What is the significance of the Osasuna match for Barcelona?
The Osasuna match is significant as it is a key fixture in the season, and having key players like Raphinha and Bernal available can impact the team's performance.
