Raphinha returned to Barcelona's preparatory training in preparation for the new season, after the end of his vacation, where he participated with the Brazilian national team in the 2026 World Cup.
Barcelona continues its preparations for the next season, before the team's opening match against Elche in the Spanish League on August 23.
Raphinha arrived in Barcelona after a disappointing participation with the Brazilian national team, where he played two matches as a starter in the group stage, before leaving the field against Haiti after only 39 minutes due to an injury in the right thigh, to miss the rest of his country's journey in the tournament.
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Journalist "Neil Sola" confirmed that it is unlikely that Raphinha will participate with Barcelona in the next two friendly matches, although his return constitutes a strong boost for the Blaugrana.
Barcelona will meet Birmingham City on July 31 before facing Preston North End on August 31, and due to Raphinha's late return before the two matches, it is unlikely that he will play them with Barca.
Raphinha wants to regain the level he presented in the season before last, which qualified him to compete within the list of candidates to win the Ballon d'Or, and that is one of Hans Flick's main goals with the start of the new season.
