Raphinha and Araujo set to miss Barcelona’s clash against Osasuna | OneFootball

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Raphinha and Ronald Araujo will be unavailable for Thursday’s rescheduled La Liga game against Osasuna.

Raphinha played in Brazil’s World Cup qualifying games against Colombia and Argentina, while Araujo was part of the Uruguayan team.

However, both players are expected to recover for Sunday’s league clash against Girona.

Raphinha’s absence is a blow for the Catalans due to his stellar form this season. The former Leeds United star has tallied 27 goals and 20 assists in all competitions.

However, Flick has insisted that the Blaugrana have enough depth in their squad to beat any team.

Spanish defenders Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi are fit to face Osasuna.

Martinez withdrew from the Spain squad after suffering an injury against Atletico Madrid, while Cubarsi sustained a sprain during the Nations League tie against the Netherlands.

Flick has confirmed that Martinez and Eric Garcia will start against Osasuna, with Cubarsi on the bench.

Barca midfielder Marc Casado will be sidelined for around two months after suffering a partial tear in his ligament in the victory over Atletico.

The Catalan giants can go three points clear of second-placed Real Madrid if they secure a victory against Osasuna.