An expulsion on the first day is not the best way to start a season. That is clear to the Brazilian Raphinha, who saw the red in the debut of La Liga in Getafe and this Monday he apologized to the culé fans with a message on the networks. It was running minute 41 of the game when an elbow on Gastón Álvarez cost the Barça footballer the game.
“Well, I would like to apologize to my teammates, staff, fans and everyone who follows me here on Instagram. I was wrong and it could have cost the team more… It’s not the way I wanted to start the season “Wrote the attacker on his profile.
And he continued with the introspection of his red. “I am aware and responsible for what happened last night, with the mistakes we learn to improve and without a doubt I will improve with my mistakes… Many of you are now hating me, but that will not stop me from continuing to do my best for this shirt, I am culé and I will continue being one of you… I hope to be able to make up for my mistake as much as possible with and for this shield”.
The Brazilian’s game had been very active until he was sent off, so his absence was a hard blow for the team, not only because of the numerical inferiority but also because of the loss of one of their weapons in attack. Eventually everything was paired with the red card for Jaime Mata in the second half, although finally the 0-0 became big at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
Raphinha’s impulsive performance did not go down well with the team, as was made clear by Marc-André Ter Stegen’s statements after the draw. “It’s a clear expulsion and it can’t happen to us,” said the goalkeeper after being asked about the action of his teammate.
Now, we will have to wait when the Brazilian can return to action, who will be out of the squad for at least two days, at home against Cádiz and visiting Villarreal. One more headache for Barça and for Xavi, who is still accommodating the team after the unexpected departure of Ousmane Dembélé to PSG.
