Barcelona and Brazil agree on Raphinha's playing time management
According to several media outlets, FC Barcelona and the Brazilian national team have reportedly agreed to manage Raphinha's playing time in upcoming friendlies to prevent further injury.
FC Barcelona is reportedly in agreement with the Brazilian national team regarding the management of Raphinha's minutes in the upcoming friendly matches. According to Estadio Deportivo, the Catalan club contacted the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to ensure their striker is not overworked, as the player is already in the country to play two matches against Japan and the host team.
An agreement to prevent injuries
According to several media outlets, including Terra and Bola na Rede, FC Barcelona and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) have established a special schedule for Raphinha. The goal is to control his participation in the friendlies to avoid further physical issues. Onze Mondial reports that Barcelona remains concerned about their star player and has reached an agreement with Brazil to protect him.
Ancelotti's role
According to Estadio Deportivo and Bola na Rede, the Brazilian national team coach, Carlo Ancelotti, is expected to manage Raphinha's minutes during these matches. ElDesmarque also mentions an agreement between the coach and the Catalan club, confirming that the CBF responded favorably to Barcelona's request.
Concordant sources
The information is consistent: several Spanish, Portuguese, and Brazilian media outlets agree on the existence of this agreement. However, no official statement has been released yet, and specific details regarding the distribution of playing time have not been disclosed. Barcelona hopes to prevent another injury for their striker, who remains a key element of the squad.
