Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has included Barcelona captain Raphinha in his squad for international friendlies against Japan and Singapore in November. The trips to the Far East come during a congested period of the season as players accumulate significant travel time between club and country commitments.
Raphinha's selection raises concerns at Barcelona, where he recently returned from injury that caused him to miss matches against Getafe and Galatasaray. The forward has yet to play a full 90 minutes since his comeback and the club will monitor his involvement closely to avoid further setbacks.
Barcelona face Villarreal, Deportivo and Celta in La Liga following the international break, alongside Champions League matches against Sabah and Manchester City.
