JAKARTA - Barcelona star, Raphinha, was reported to have suffered a serious injury. The cause is ridiculous.

The club confirmed the player. The Brazilian winger is said to have suffered an injury after the first leg of the Europa League last 16 playoffs against Manchester United, some time ago.

However, the injury was not due to his actions in the match or even during training. It was later discovered that he was injured by kicking the refrigerator.

In Mundo Deportivo's report as quoted from the Mirror on Monday, February 27, when it was played against Manchester United, Raphinha was disappointed that Xavi Hernandez was pulled out in the 82nd minute.

Even though in that match, Raphinha had scored one goal and one assist. The player did not refuse to express his anger and disappointment.

This was then prepared by Raphinha by kicking the refrigerator in the dressing room.

After the summit that peaked, there were rumors that Xavi Hernandez had punished the player. This issue circulated because Raphinha did not participate when Barcelona fought Cadiz a few days later.

But after that he returned to appear in the second leg when Barcelona were eliminated by Manchester United at Old Trafford. Raphinha also became a substitute in the Blauragana duel against Almoria in La Liga, last weekend.

Despite appearing again, Raphinha is currently reported to have suffered an injury in the knee. The current situation is the fruit of his emotions when he kicked the refrigerator after the first leg of the last 16 of the Europa League against MU.

Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez stated that his player was already in charge. He also said that Raphinha had apologized for his emotional actions.

According to Xavi, what Raphinha did during the first leg was something natural.

"I understand Raphinha's anger. He has apologized to me and in fact he doesn't need to do that (suggesting emotions)," Xavi was quoted as saying by the Mirror.

"I always ask the players to show ambition and Raphinha is very ambitious. In the past, I also felt disturbed when pulled off the field," said Xavi about the player's attitude.

For his injury, Raphinha is doubtful of appearing at El Clasico against Real Madrid in La Liga, Thursday, March 2.

Unfortunately for the Blaugrana, Robert Lewandowski is also reported to be absent from the critical match. He was also injured.


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