Laporta expects Barcelona forward Raphinha to return against PSG

Barcelona forward Raphinha is expected to be available for the Champions League meeting with PSG, according to club president Joan Laporta.

The Brazil international is currently sidelined after suffering an injury while away with the national team. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said Raphinha would miss the team’s La Liga fixture against Getafe as well as their Champions League match against Galatasaray.

Laporta has now indicated that Raphinha should be fit to face PSG.

Barcelona will travel to play PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday, 20 October.