Oct 19 (Reuters) - Hansi Flick has confirmed that Raphinha could return to Barcelona's starting XI against Paris St Germain on Tuesday in the Champions League, amid a defensive injury crisis.
The Catalan club lost both Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia to injury on Sunday, leaving them with just five fit senior defenders.
• Raphinha could make first start for Barcelona since September 19 after hamstring issue.
• Garcia, Kounde and Andreas Christensen will all miss blockbuster PSG clash through injury.
• Flick says Kounde will be back "soon" and could play against Real Madrid on Sunday.
• Midfielders Rodri Hernandez and Frenkie de Jong cited by Flick as makeshift options for backline.
• Teenage centre back Alex Campos in squad for PSG game. The 18-year-old has yet to make Barcelona debut.
(Reporting by Ruairidh BarlowEditing by Christian Radnedge)
