Shock in Catalonia! Barcelona leader's call-up to Brazil squad sparks scandal
Barcelona's Catalan hierarchy are baffled and stunned by Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti's unexpected decision to call up winger Raphinha for the national team's November camp.
Details: According to exclusive information from The Touchline, those at Camp Nou view the move as an unjustifiable risk to the player's health. The 29-year-old Brazilian forward has only just returned to full training after a serious injury he suffered while representing his country during the previous international break.
Barcelona are deeply concerned that sending the player to another continent so soon for a friendly in Singapore could trigger a relapse. The Blaugrana medical staff had insisted on a gradual return to full fitness, and the club's hierarchy intend to hold urgent consultations with the Brazilian Football Confederation in an attempt to convince Ancelotti to withdraw the winger from the squad.
It is worth noting that Raphinha is one of Barcelona's vice-captains this season and an indispensable figure in Hansi Flick's tactical system, dictating the tempo of the team's attacks in La Liga and the Champions League.
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