34 goals and 23 assists last season! World Sports: Barcelona is looking forward to Rafinha’s comeback and hopes he can help reverse the decline

October 13th, Barcelona is facing difficulties after losing to Paris Saint-Germain and Sevilla. "World Sports News" believes that the return of Brazilian winger Rafinha is regarded as the key to reversing the decline.

Flick not only needs Raphinha to reproduce last season's top statistics, but also values ​​his ability to reinject much-needed pressing intensity and leadership into the team.

Rafinha's performance last season was phenomenal and he was one of the core pillars of the team's success. Statistics show that he became the team's second scorer and assist leader with 34 goals and 23 assists, and he ranked first in the team in playing time.

With his performance in the Champions League Golden Boot tied with Gilasi, he ranked fifth in the Ballon d'Or selection, beating Mbappe. However, Barcelona's recent performance lacks intensity, especially in the frontcourt pressing level.

In the team's disastrous defeat to Sevilla, the sacrificial spirit of the frontcourt players was criticized. Therefore, it is generally believed that the team misses the energy and hard work that Raphinha and Garvey can bring.

Barcelona’s trust in Rafinha is unquestionable and it extended his contract until 2028 in May this year. Flick has great trust in the fourth captain of the team and hopes that he can play the role of "beating" teammates and eliminating egos like former locker room leader Inigo Martinez.

However, the premise of all this is that Rafinha must first find his best form after returning from injury. He is expected to return against Girona this week and be ready for El Clasico at the end of the month.