There were just a few minutes to go in the first half of Brazil's friendly with France last week when Raphinha began to experience what Carlo Ancelotti called "mild discomfort" in his right thigh. However, the mere fact that he failed to re-emerge for the second period at the Gillette Stadium immediately put Barcelona's medical team on red alert and they promptly reached out to the winger, desperately hoping to receive reassurance that he hadn't aggravated an issue that had already sidelined him twice this season.

Barcelona winger Raphinha has been left devastated after picking up an injury while on international duty with Brazil, coach Hansi Flick says. The German coach has opened up on the Brazil player's mental state and explained the decision to delay his return to Spain.

The German coach warns against repeating mistakes and sets the date for De Jong’s return.

Gabriel Jesus has claimed that Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as global superstars like Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Rodrygo. Speaking in an interview with Rio Ferdinand, the Brazilian striker was asked where he believes Saka currently ranks among the game's premier wide players.

International players return to Barça training ahead of the clash with Atlético Madrid