Raphinha

Raphinha (hamstring) will return to Barcelona training on Monday after recovering from the right hamstring injury he suffered at the World Cup, according to Barca Universal.

Analysis: Raphinha's return had been expected once he rejoined the squad on July 27 for the team's travel to England, which includes an eight day training camp and an official friendly against Birmingham on July 31. The club is expected to manage his reintegration carefully to avoid any relapse or further complications. The forward's extended recovery period followed an injury hit stretch during the World Cup and parts of last season. Raphinha is expected to be gradually built back up as Barcelona's preseason continues.

Jul 21, 2026

Aims return next week

Raphinha (hamstring) will report back to Barcelona on July 27, joining the squad's travel to England for an eight day training camp that includes an official friendly against Birmingham on July 31, according to Javier Miguel of AS.

Analysis: Raphinha is coming off a difficult World Cup that included a hamstring injury, and there has also been talk of a potential lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, though he and those around him have consistently maintained he intends to stay at Barcelona. His extended time off before rejoining the group gives him additional recovery time following an injury hit season that limited his availability at several key points, and his reintegration into training will be one to track once he arrives in England next week.