Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was asked about Rafinha's condition after Wednesday night's Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.
Rafinha led Barcelona and He scored in the 3-2 comeback win At Signal Iduna Park, famous for its challenges, to continue his exceptional career at the individual level.
The Brazilian may have feared for his place this season given the club's very public pursuit of Euro 2024 winner Neco Williams over the summer. But he responded in the best way.
Wednesday strike that was put on Barcelona At the top, it was the sixth goal in the Champions League alone so far this season. In all competitions, Rafinha has scored 27 goals and one assist in 23 matches.
So when the former Leeds United winger He was withdrawn 20 minutes before the end of the match And the level of grades, there was naturally cause for concern. But Fleck allayed concerns about anything major.
The coach assured the fans when he spoke to reporters, “He is not injured. He is just tired.”
Whether there will be a knock-on effect as the Catalans prepare to face Leganes remains to be seen League Sunday remains to be seen. Rafinha has started all but one match in all competitions so far this season, his only appearance coming as a substitute in the shock defeat to Osasuna in September.
But with Leganes struggling right above Relegation zone in the Spanish LeagueIt may be useful to think about taking a break from the starting lineup, especially when Ferran Torres came on as a substitute against Dortmund to score two goals, which ultimately decided the match in favor of Barcelona.
Flick added: “There is another match on Sunday, and we will see how the players recover.” “But the substitutes are very good. Everyone who comes in has to be 100% ready. Ferran and Fermin (Lopez) have combined. I'm proud of all the players.”