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Barcelona fears Raphinha could be called up for Brazil friendlies
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to name his squad for two friendlies in Singapore, with Raphinha’s selection in doubt.
Barcelona is worried the winger could be called up while he is still recovering from a muscle injury sustained on Brazil duty.
He missed Barcelona matches after that injury and has only recently returned to play.
A long trip and two more games could add strain as he works back towards full fitness.
Brazil is due to face Japan and Singapore on November 14 and 17.
Barcelona has important league and Champions League games after the break, so the club wants Raphinha available and fit.
The squad announcement will show whether he is selected.
Barcelona is concerned that Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti may call up Raphinha for two friendlies in Singapore.
Brazil is due to announce its squad on October 29, ahead of matches against Japan and Singapore on November 14 and 17.
Raphinha recently returned from a muscle injury sustained while playing for Brazil in Australia.
The injury caused him to miss Barcelona matches against Getafe and Galatasaray.
The reports say Barcelona is wary of another long trip while Raphinha is still rebuilding his fitness.
- Who
- Raphinha, Barcelona forward, could be called up by Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti.
- What
- Brazil is expected to name its squad for two friendlies in Singapore.
- When
- The squad announcement is expected on October 29; the matches are scheduled for November 14 and 17.
- Where
- The friendlies will be played in Singapore.
- Why
- Barcelona is concerned about Raphinha’s recent muscle injury and the demands of another long trip.
Barcelona
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti
Call-up
Barcelona
Barcelona is concerned that Raphinha could be selected while still regaining fitness.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti
Ancelotti is reported to want Raphinha in the squad for the friendlies.
Risk
Barcelona
Barcelona considers another long trip and playing time a concern after Raphinha’s injury.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti
The reports say Ancelotti views the matches as important for Brazil.
Raphinha sustained a muscle injury while playing for Brazil in Australia.
Brazil released Raphinha to return to Barcelona, where he missed matches against Getafe and Galatasaray.
Raphinha played again for Barcelona, including against Betis, PSG and Real Madrid.
Brazil is expected to announce its squad for the Singapore friendlies.
Brazil is scheduled to play Japan and Singapore in Singapore.
- Brazil coach
- Carlo Ancelotti
- Squad announcement
- October 29
- Friendly opponents
- Japan and Singapore
- Friendly dates
- November 14 and 17
- Previous injury
- Muscle injury sustained while playing for Brazil in Australia
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