‘It’s outrageous’ – Joan Laporta hits out after Barcelona lose Raphinha to injury

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 26: Raphinha #11 of Brazil leaves the field at the end of the first half during the game between France and Brazil at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed his frustrations at seeing Raphinha ruled out for five weeks after picking up an injury on international duty with Brazil.

Raphinha will now miss some key games for Barcelona, including La Liga and Champions League fixtures against Atletico, and Laporta is angry at the scheduling.

“It’s really frustrating when one of your best players gets injured in a friendly,” he told Mon Esport.

“You can’t shift the blame onto the player because he’s a professional, and he plays for his country and is obligated to give his all.

“It’s outrageous that FIFA sets such tight schedules and doesn’t take official competitions into account.”

Raphinha’s injury is a big setback for Hansi Flick’s side as they go in search of trophies once more. The hope is that he will return to play a part in the final fixtures of the season and could be available for El Clasico in May.

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