Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes FIFA are in charge for Raphinha’s hamstring damage, which can sideline the winger for the Champions League quarter-finals.
Raphinha sustained the difficulty whereas enjoying for Brazil in a pleasant towards France in Foxborough final week, which the Selecao misplaced 2-1.
It was subsequently confirmed that he might be absent for round 5 weeks, inflicting him to overlook each legs of their European tie towards home rivals Atletico Madrid.
He may also sit out a number of key fixtures in LaLiga, with the Blaugrana presently 4 factors away from Actual Madrid within the title race.
In an interview with Mon Esport on Thursday, Laporta stated FIFA should prioritise elite membership competitions over worldwide friendlies.
“It’s infuriating that one in every of your finest gamers will get injured in a pleasant between France and Brazil,” Laporta stated.
“You’ll be able to’t go away the duty of enjoying or not with the participant, as a result of they’re professionals who give every thing for his or her nation, however FIFA should give you a calendar that has the most important membership competitions in thoughts.
“We’re enjoying for our lives at this level of the season. It’s surprising, nevertheless it’s an age-old dialogue now.”
Comunicat mèdic
Raphinha té una lesió al bíceps femoral de la cuixa dreta segons confirmen les proves mèdiques que li ha fet la CBF arran de les molèsties que va notar durant la disputa del Brasil-França.
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Raphinha has scored 19 targets and offered seven assists for Barca in all competitions this season, with solely Lamine Yamal (21) outscoring him for Hansi Flick’s aspect.