Barcelona Star Raphinha Holds Back Tears as He Defends His Commitment to Brazil
Raphinha said he was misinterpreted and wants to manage his minutes after three recent injuries, while confirming he remains committed to Brazil and Barcelona.
- On Friday, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Raphinha will captain the team against Japan on Saturday, insisting "a player's health always comes first" amid recent scrutiny.
- The 29-year-old Barcelona forward received backlash after suggesting he and Ancelotti agreed to manage his playing minutes during international friendlies with Japan and Singapore.
- Raphinha confirmed he underwent ear surgery to ensure availability for international duty, explaining he aims to avoid recurring hamstring injuries while maintaining his 19 goals in 14 appearances for Barcelona.
- Addressing squad health, Ancelotti noted Arsenal's Bruno Guimarães missed training due to discomfort, stating the staff manages playing time to return athletes to clubs injury-free.
- Ahead of Saturday's match in Singapore, Raphinha reaffirmed his dedication to the Seleção, declaring "when I see that I can't physically perform, I'll be the first to retire.
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Raphinha stopped for 24 seconds trying to explain herself about a recent speech about her minute in the selection. UOL explains the context behind the controversy.
The attacker of Barcelona clarified that he seeks to dispute each encounter when his physical condition allows him and denied having wanted to select commitments with the Canarinha
Redacción Deportes, 13 Nov (EFE).- The Brazilian striker of Barcelona Raphinha assured this Friday that he wants to "play all the matches and as many minutes as possible" with his selection and denied that he has asked the technician, the Italian Carlo Ancelotti, to dose his appearances with the 'Canarinha'.The attacker wanted to explain, in a press conference in Singapore, prior to the friendly party that will contest tomorrow Brazil against Ja…
The FC Barcelona player attended the media in the previous match between Brazil and Japan.
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