"Barcelona is furious that Raphinha had to take a 'marathon' trip to play a 'meaningless' game at a decisive point in the season."
"Flick has already been riled by the way some international teams have treated his players this season, and Raphinha's setback is said to now be 'the straw that breaks the camel's back.'"
"Barcelona may well receive compensation from FIFA for Raphinha's injury but that will matter little to the Catalans ahead of some crucial games in La Liga and the Champions League."
Raphinha has been ruled out for five weeks after sustaining an injury while playing for Brazil in a friendly against France. Barcelona is furious about the situation, expressing total incomprehension regarding Raphinha's participation in a meaningless game at a critical point in the season. The club struggles to understand why he played given his previous injury issues. Hansi Flick is also frustrated with how international teams have managed player welfare, and Raphinha's injury is seen as a tipping point. Compensation from FIFA may be forthcoming, but it won't alleviate Barcelona's concerns for upcoming matches.
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