Barcelona Urges the Brazilian National Team to return the flagship striker

Gilabola.com – Barcelona will urge the Brazilian national team to release the key attacker, Raphinha, back to Spain earlier than the schedule.

Revealed SportBarcelona is trying behind the scenes to repatriate Raphinha earlier than planned from his international task with the Selecao squad.

The 28 -year -old winger was still called to compete in the last two Brazilian national team matches in the 2026 South American World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia, even though Selecao had secured their tickets in the final round.

Brazil will face Chile in Maracana on Friday morning WIB, September 5, before away to El Alto on Wednesday morning WIB, September 10, 2025, and face the Bolivian national team.

Although the match in Rio de Janeiro is quite prestigious, but the second match is less than sports, because Bolivia has been eliminated.

However, for Barcelona, ​​this trip is a big problem. The reason, playing at an altitude of 4,150 meters above sea level will be very physical and at risk of making Raphinha fatigue, even though he is very much needed in Spain.

Ask for the Brazilian football confederation (CBF) to protect the players

Barcelona is expected to hold a conversation with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), with the hope that Raphinha can be removed or repatriated immediately after the match at Rio de Janeiro.

The reason Barca, wants to avoid unnecessary risks and allows their flagship attackers to return earlier to Spain, so there is no need to follow a heavy trip to Bolivia – a match that will not affect Brazil’s position in the World Cup finals next year.

This will not only protect the player’s fitness, but also ensure that he is ready and is in excellent condition for Hansi Flick’s squad when the season enters an important period.

Raphinha’s summons by coach Carlo Ancelotti himself was surprising for Barcelona, ​​especially because the international break was more seen as a trial for the former Real Madrid coach.

Meanwhile, Ancelotti has not announced the final Brazilian national team squad for the World Cup later, so that Raphinha’s involvement will be less crucial.

In the future, the FIFA transfer market in October could be more challenging, where Brazil is scheduled to play against South Korea in Seoul and the Japanese national team in Tokyo as part of their Asian tour.

With such a long distance trip, Barca will return to face a tough challenge to balance their international commitment, while still protecting one of their most important players.