The Camp Nou team wants the Brazilian team to use Raphinha carefully.
Brazil head coach Tite admitted Barca had urged him to “be careful” when using Raphinha. The medical team and Barca leadership are said to have contacted the Brazilian team about the health status of the 25-year-old attacking star.
“During this gathering, Barca’s medical team talked to the doctors of the Brazilian team,” admitted Tite. “They want us to take care of him and be careful with him.”. Raphinha started the match in Brazil’s 3-0 friendly win over Ghana on September 24.
Barca rookie quickly played an important role in coach Xavi Hernandez’s squad since the beginning of the season. He has 1 goal and 1 assist after 7 appearances for Barca. In the confrontation with Ghana, the former Leeds United player played 80 minutes before leaving the field to make way for Rodrygo Goes.
With the statement of coach Tite, it is likely that Raphinha will not continue to play in the second friendly match of “Selecao” in this gathering. Brazil will face Tunisia at dawn on September 28 at Parc des Princes (Paris, France).
The Barca leadership has reason to be concerned about Raphinha’s health. The Catalan team has been seriously affected by the “FIFA virus” in recent times. Frenkie de Jong was injured when the Netherlands faced Poland. Fortunately for Barca, the Dutch midfielder only had to take a week off.
However, Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Memphis Depay and Ousmane Dembele are 4 other names of Barca who have health problems while focusing on the national team. In particular, Araujo suffered a severe thigh injury and had to undergo surgery. The Uruguayan midfielder will almost be absent from the 2022 World Cup.
Hong An – Zing.vn | 20:13 September 27, 2022
