Hansi Flick has expressed his growing concern over Raphinha’s upcoming international commitments, which will see the Barcelona captain embark on a grueling 22,000km round trip to Singapore. The German coach admitted he has held discussions with sporting director Deco regarding the potential physical toll on one of his most vital performers.
Manchester City starlet Allan has described his maiden senior call-up to the Brazil national team as a dream that once felt incredibly distant. The former Palmeiras forward has enjoyed a meteoric rise since moving to the Premier League, and his form has now caught the eye of Selecao boss Carlo Ancelotti.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has ignored complaints from Barcelona president Joan Laporta by selecting Raphinha for the Selecao’s upcoming friendly matches in Asia. The decision has sparked a fresh dispute between the Catalan club and the Brazilian football federation following the forward's recent injury struggles.