TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Raphinha of Brazil looks on during the International Friendly match between Australia Socceroos and Brazil at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Townsville, Australia.
(Photo by Ayush Kumar/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Getty ImagesBrazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has called up Barcelona captain Raphinha to his squad for the next round of international fixtures in November.
Raphinha’s call-up is no surprise but is unlikely to be welcomed at Barcelona after the Brazilian returned early from the last round of fixtures with an injury.
It’s not the first time that Raphinha has sustained an injury on international duty and Barcelona will be anxious that history does not repeat itself this time around.
Barcelona return to action after the international break with games against Villarreal, Deportivo and Celta in La Liga and Sabah and Manchester City in the Champions League.
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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Raphinha of Brazil looks on during the International Friendly match between Australia Socceroos and Brazil at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 25, 2026 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Getty Images
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has called up Barcelona captain Raphinha to his squad for the next round of international fixtures in November.
Ancelotti’s men are heading to the Far East for games against Japan and Singapore which will see Raphinha and his team-mates once again rack up plenty of air miles at an important stage of the season.
Raphinha’s call-up is no surprise but is unlikely to be welcomed at Barcelona after the Brazilian returned early from the last round of fixtures with an injury.
The forward ended up missing games against Getafe and Galatasaray due to the problem and is yet to complete 90 minutes for Flick’s side since making his return.
It’s not the first time that Raphinha has sustained an injury on international duty and Barcelona will be anxious that history does not repeat itself this time around.
Barcelona return to action after the international break with games against Villarreal, Deportivo and Celta in La Liga and Sabah and Manchester City in the Champions League.
