Source:REUTERS/Winslow Townson
[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media reports, at a crucial stage of the season, Barcelona forward Raphinha suffered an unfortunate injury while playing for Brazil in a friendly match in the United States, causing major disruption to the club. Raphinha started the game, but at half-time, Carlo Ancelotti decided to substitute him off due to discomfort in his right thigh muscle. Initial indications are not optimistic. Communications between the player and the medical team suggest that Raphinha has a problem with his posterior thigh muscles, though further tests are required to confirm the exact condition. The news is deeply disappointing for Barcelona. Given that Raphinha has already suffered multiple muscle injuries this season, it is difficult to understand why he was made to travel such a long distance for a friendly match and named in the starting lineup.
The editor believes that Raphinha is a crucial member of the Barcelona squad and one of the key players under Hans-Dieter Flick. Such an arrangement seems particularly unreasonable, especially as the season draws to a close and the World Cup approaches.