Hansi Flick confirms Raphinha ready to return for Barcelona and offers Lamine Yamal update ahead of World Cup 2026

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Hansi Flick confirmed Raphinha is fully recovered from his hamstring injury and will play against Osasuna. Lamine Yamal is also on track to recover in time for the World Cup in June.

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Hansi Flick confirms Raphinha is fully recovered from injury
Raphinha will be in the squad for the match against Osasuna
Lamine Yamal is on track to recover for the World Cup
Raphinha has missed a month due to a hamstring injury
Yamal will not return for the final games of the season

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SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - MAY 01: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona, attends his press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match against CA Osasuna at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on May 01, 2026 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images Barcelona manager Hansi Flick provided a very positive update at a press conference on Friday as he confirmed that forward Raphinha is fully recovered from his injury and will be in the squad for Saturday’s *La Liga* clash with Osasuna. Raphinha has missed the last month with a hamstring injury sustained while in Brazil duty in March, and his plan was always to come back in time for the potentially title-clinching *El Clasico* against Real Madrid, and the Brazilian could get a chance to earn some minutes against Osasuna to regain some rhythm before the biggest game of the season next week. Flick also provided an update on Lamine Yamal, who won’t return for the final games of Barça’s season but is on track to recover from his hamstring injury in time for the World Cup in June.

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When will Raphinha return to play for Barcelona?

Raphinha will return to play for Barcelona in the upcoming La Liga match against Osasuna.

What is the status of Lamine Yamal's injury recovery?

Lamine Yamal is recovering well from his hamstring injury and is expected to be ready for the World Cup in June.

How long has Raphinha been out due to injury?

Raphinha has missed the last month due to a hamstring injury sustained while on Brazil duty in March.

Hansi Flick confirms Raphinha ready to return for Barcelona and offers Lamine Yamal update ahead of World Cup 2026

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