Hans Flick, the coach of Barcelona, received a major setback after the confirmation of an injury to Brazilian star Raphinha, which occurred during his participation with his national team, placing the coaching staff before a significant challenge ahead of the crucial stage of the season.

The injury occurred after the player felt pain in his hamstring, forcing him to leave the match at halftime, amid concerns within the club about the length of his absence, especially given his recurring muscle injuries this season.

Raphinha missed 17 matches this season with Barcelona and the Brazilian national team, which impacted the team due to his significant importance on the field, whether in terms of high pressing, speed, and offensive effectiveness, in addition to his leadership role within the group.

Marcus Rashford is considered the closest option to compensate for his absence, following the good performances he has delivered this season. He contributed to 23 goals, both scoring and assisting, during his appearances and succeeded in delivering impressive performances on the left flank, especially during previous periods of Raphinha's absence.

Rashford is distinguished by his dribbling ability and his capacity to make a difference, in addition to his threat in set pieces. However, the team may be relatively affected in terms of high pressing, which is one of Raphinha's key strengths.

Flick also has other options, such as Fermín López and Dani Olmo, who tend to play more centrally, providing greater freedom for full-backs like Alejandro Balde and João Cancelo to advance on the flanks, despite their roles differing from that of the Brazilian winger.

There remain less commonly used alternatives such as Bardji or Ferran Torres, along with the possibility of utilizing some reserve team players, as the coaching staff seeks to find the right balance during Raphinha's absence.