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‘Barcelona fans shouldn’t worry’ – Raphinha says he’s spoken with Carlo Ancelotti about Brazil minutes

Raphinha has urged Barcelona fans not to worry ahead of the upcoming international break and says that Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti knows how to manage his minutes. The Barcelona captain returned from the last call-up with an injury, leading to…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:24 PM

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Raphinha reassured Barcelona fans that Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti will properly manage his playing minutes.
The forward admitted he is recovering from an injury and is not yet at 100% fitness.
Brazil is scheduled to travel to the Far East for friendly matches against Singapore and Japan.

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Barcelona captain Raphinha has reassured supporters that Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti will carefully manage his playing time during the upcoming international break. Having returned from his previous international duty with an injury, Raphinha confirmed he has spoken with Ancelotti about his fitness ahead of friendlies against Singapore and Japan.

Speaking after signing a new Barcelona contract, Raphinha acknowledged that he is not yet at 100% but emphasized that he is taking care of his physical condition. Barcelona faces a crucial schedule following the break, including a Champions League clash against Manchester City.

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