Barcelona's Rafinha to miss Real Sociedad clash with injury
Tuesday 17 January 2017 11:30, UK
Rafinha is set for a spell on the sidelines after Barcelona confirmed he has suffered a hamstring injury.
The midfielder has been a key part of the Barca squad this season, scoring six goals in 18 appearances despite missing the start of the campaign as he helped Brazil to Olympic gold on home soil in Rio.
But Barca have announced that he will at least miss Thursday's Copa del Rey quarter-final, first-leg clash against Real Sociedad due to injury.
"Rafinha Alcantara has pulled a hamstring muscle and will have to sit out this Thursday's Copa del Rey first leg away to Real Sociedad," the club said in a statement.
"The club doctors will need to monitor the Brazilian's progress before determining his availability for other matches."
Should Barca see off Sociedad over two legs, the Spanish champions face a congested fixture list with 16 matches to come in the next two months.
