FC Barcelona is preparing to meet with their leading scorer and team captain Raphinha to address concerns over his recurring injuries sustained while playing for Brazil’s national team. The 29-year-old forward recently took part in two friendlies against Australia, but had to leave the second game after just 45 minutes due to discomfort, triggering worries of another muscle injury. Though Raphinha later reassured fans that he was fine, the club has scheduled medical tests upon his return to Barcelona to thoroughly assess his condition.

The primary focus of FC Barcelona’s medical staff will be to determine why Raphinha has suffered three similar right thigh injuries over the past six months during international duty. The club is also investigating whether specific aspects of Brazil’s training program or warm-ups under coach Carlo Ancelotti might be contributing to these repeated physical problems. This inquiry aims to pinpoint any factors outside the club’s control that could be affecting their star player’s availability and performance.

Raphinha has been essential to Barcelona’s campaign this season, stepping up as the team's main striker after the departures of Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain and Robert Lewandowski to the Chicago Fire. With no major striker signings aside from Gabriel Jesus as backup, Raphinha’s form has been impressive, netting 14 goals and three assists across competitions. His fitness, however, remains a critical issue given the club’s need to maintain momentum, especially with key matches such as the upcoming Clasico on October 25th.

Looking ahead, Barcelona’s head coach Hansi Flick faces a decision on Raphinha’s participation for the October 10th La Liga match against Getafe. If Raphinha is deemed unfit to play, possible replacements include Gabriel Jesus or wingers like Anthony Gordon, who has recently scored twice for England, or Karim Adeyemi in a striking role. As Barcelona leads La Liga by five points, managing Raphinha’s injury concerns will be vital to sustaining their strong challenge for the title this season.