Raphinha Diaz left the Brazil national team camp to return to his club, Spanish side Barcelona, after being excluded from the squad facing India next Saturday, marking the end of the international break period.
Due to suffering from muscle pain in his right thigh, it is expected that Raphinha will miss some official matches following his return to Barcelona.
Barcelona focuses on protecting Raphinha
According to the Brazilian network "Lance," the Catalan club will prioritize the full recovery of the Brazilian player to avoid any setbacks, such as those he suffered last season.
In 2025, Raphinha also returned from a FIFA international break with a minor injury, but coach Hansi Flick insisted on his quick recovery.
The German head coach has not forgotten what happened, admits the mistake, and currently has a different plan for the Brazilian player.
In light of this situation, it is not expected that Raphinha will participate with Barcelona in the match against Getafe, scheduled for October 10, and Flick has begun identifying the closest replacement for him, such as Gabriel Jesus.
It is expected that Raphinha will arrive in Barcelona within the coming hours and undergo further examinations to determine the severity of his injury; however, the participation of the number 11 player against Getafe is not completely ruled out.
But Barcelona has a crowded match schedule in October, and Flick will give priority to the two matches against Paris Saint-Germain on October 20 in the Champions League, and the El Clásico against Real Madrid on October 25 in La Liga.
Raphinha is Barcelona's top star this season
This current season at Barcelona has seen Raphinha play as a pure striker, but with dynamic characteristics, and with the departure of Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, Flick saw an opportunity to fill this void.
Raphinha delivered an exceptional performance, being the top scorer in La Liga with 12 goals in just 7 matches, and also Barcelona's top scorer in the Champions League, having scored two goals in one match.
