With the way his recovery is going, he should be the player next in line to leave the infirmary. However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick’s staff forecasts that the midfielder might still need some days before returning to action. Thus ...

Raphinha makes a strong case for being the player who has benefitted most from Barca’s managerial change from Xavi to Flick. His attitude, along with the verticality his off-the-ball running provides, is emblematic of how the former Bayern Munich and Germany coach wants Barcelona to play.

Barcelona will be under-strength when they make a LaLiga trip to Villarreal, having lost several players to injury, but coach Hansi Flick said on Saturday he is confident his squad is strong enough to adapt to the challenges it faces.