"Barcelona" defender Ivan Rakitic will not be able to participate in the friendly matches of the Croatian national team against Israel and Hungary as he suffered a bruise injury.
Today he underwent tests. However, the player should recover in time for the Catalan derby against "Real" Madrid.
Croatian coach Ante Coric assured that the injuries are not serious, and the defender will be able to play immediately after the international break.
"Rakitic will undergo further medical examinations, but doctors are optimistic. He should quickly return to normal training with the "Barcelona" team," said the coach. "There is no doubt that he will be ready for El Clasico. This is a minor injury."
