Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed his disappointment after Raphinha sustained an injury while playing for Brazil.
The winger had to leave the game during Brazil’s friendly match against France, raising immediate concerns for Barcelona as this is a critical time in the season. With the team involved in multiple competitions, injuries to key players are particularly concerning.
Raphinha is set to undergo medical examinations, and Barcelona is anxiously waiting for updates on the severity of his injury.
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Joan Laporta criticizes FIFA after Raphinha’s injury in Brazil friendly
Laporta shared his concerns through comments reported by Fabrizio Romano.
“Raphinha’s injury is unfortunate. FIFA needs to consider that these players are part of major clubs,” Laporta stated.
He added, “It’s a friendly match, and one of our best players gets injured. It’s certainly frustrating.”
Laporta’s remarks highlight Barcelona’s ongoing worries about international matches, especially friendlies, occurring during critical points in the club season. Losing Raphinha now could impact their goals significantly.
This incident has renewed focus on the dangers clubs face when players are called up for national duty, and it’s not the first time for Barcelona.
Joan Laporta blames the packed schedule for recurring issues
Laporta clarified that his frustration is aimed at the overall scheduling rather than the players.
“The players should not be blamed. They are professionals and strive for their country,” Laporta remarked.
He concluded by saying, “The issue is the overloaded schedule, especially during a time when we are competing for everything. It’s very frustrating!”
His comments spotlight a long-standing issue between club and international football, particularly when the schedule becomes congested late in the season.
Barcelona, like many top clubs, relies heavily on key players during this intense period, making any injury especially costly.
Now with Raphinha injured, the scheduling debate is once again in the spotlight, and for Laporta, this issue is increasingly hard to overlook.