Losing Raphinha to injury right after the international break is a huge blow for FC Barcelona, especially considering he’s been one of our most important attackers this season and could be out for around 4–5 weeks, missing key UCL games. That said, I don’t think it’s time to panic or say the season is over.Yes, this is where someone like Marcus Rashford has to step up and actually deliver, because we need output from the wings now. But at the same time, compared to last season, the squad situation is actually improving. Players like Frenkie de Jong, Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde are either recovering or close to returning, which gives us much better depth defensively and in midfield.Last season we collapsed partly because of injuries and lack of depth. This time, even without Raphinha, we actually have options and a more complete squad. It’s a setback for sure, but not a season-ending one. Too early to jump to conclusions.
by ryder234167
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these games will decide whether we will buy rashford for 30m or not
this is a huge opportunity for rashford and will determine if he becomes a permanent player or not. Champions league, we were never really the favourites and now we can only hope to do well, keep low expectations and lets see what happens
I hope Rashford comes good. Rapha’s injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for team 🤦🏽♂️
I think we will. Rapha is a huge loss but I have faith in the team. We had some tough times without him early this season. And I think Flick has learnt from it. He can’t use the “let’s wait for our players to be back” angle any more.
I believe that Yamal, Pedri and Joan Superman Garcia can carry us
It’s practically over unless god himself decides to bless the legs of ferran and rashford.
If missing one player will mean instant loss then we weren’t contesting anything in the first place, I don’t like this losser mindset, we should win la liga and UCL regardless of Raphina absence
If losing one player means the team collapses then we dont even deserve the UCL in the first place
Loosing Rapha for the next 4-5 weeks puts us in a very bad situation, but I feel Cancelo + Rashford combination on the left flank might just work out and help keep the momentum going.
Ye it’s over lol.
We have got Rashford
Yamal will pull us through. Believe.
Are we a team?
With the refs favoring Vardrid it’s really hard to say. Even if we play well we might get robbed like the Inter Milan game.
It’s over
Yeah I’m all for the optimism but we all know how the team plays without raph. It has been a good run – even if beat atleti – semis? Sure.
This guy presence in our team is great
we need rashford to step up now
not over but definitely his loss makes Athletico the favorites now. we are gonna be missing our best player afterall.
he doesnt have skills of yamal or pedri, but he is the most important player for Flick’s system.
Survive for sure!
We got great options: Olmo, Rashford, Fermin!
Pedri and Yamal
The return of Gavi
It all comes down to him , wish the starboy from Manchester carry the catalan dreams its time for him to stepup and show why him
we believe in you
Let the bottling begin 🍾
Anulo Mufa
honestly,I think it’s over but I would like to be proven wrong tho
I just want Pedri to be safe
If we don’t do well in these games shows a clear example of the team never deserving ucl this season. Because if one essential player means your entire work throughout the season falls down then i don’t barcelona is a competitive team as of the moment. Teams always have absences and the best teams know how to deal with them and get the best results.