Raphinha called up for Brazil's world tour to Singapore

Raphinha called up by Brazil for friendlies in Singapore on Nov 14 and 17; Barcelona concerned after three muscle injuries from recent international breaks.

Barcelona face fresh injury concerns with Raphinha after he was called up by Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti for friendlies against Japan and Singapore on November 14 and 17. Both matches will be held at Singapore's National Stadium, requiring the winger to undertake a round trip of nearly 22,000 kilometres.

The club's anxiety stems from Raphinha's recent injury history with Brazil. He has suffered muscle injuries in three consecutive international breaks: a two-month absence after a March friendly against France in Boston, an injury at the World Cup, and a right hamstring problem from the last break following matches in Australia and India that ruled him out of games against Galatasaray and Betis.

The timing is problematic for Barcelona, who face Villarreal at home on November 22 before travelling to Azerbaijan for a Champions League match against Sabah on November 25.