According to El País, Barcelona believe Raphinha’s injury issues are tied to the way he plays: at full intensity, all the time. The club see his latest setback as the natural risk of a player who never holds back. Internally, they reportedly do not view his Brazil injury as something suspicious or avoidable. Instead, they think it reflects his all-action style, with Raphinha constantly operating at top gear for club and country.
That same approach is also why Hansi Flick values him so highly. Barcelona accept that his commitment brings both huge benefits and a higher physical cost, and they appear willing to live with that trade-off.
Raphinha has also been honest about his own uncertainty, but the club believe he is simply going through a period of reflection rather than making any immediate decision about his future. For now, he remains firmly part of Barcelona’s plans and is expected to feature against Osasuna tonight as the team continue their season.