Barcelona furious with Carlo Ancelotti after Raphinha injury scare

Barcelona are reportedly incensed by the management of Raphinha during the international break after the forward suffered a thigh injury against Australia. The player was substituted at half-time, triggering immediate concern at the Catalan club regarding his physical condition.

According to El Chiringuito, the frustration within the Barcelona camp is directed specifically at Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti. The club is reportedly angry that the manager relied heavily on the forward, starting him in back-to-back fixtures despite the workload.

Resentment grew after Ancelotti failed to address the injury in his post-match briefing, choosing instead to focus on praising Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed a small muscle oedema, and a mutual decision was made for the player to return to Catalonia as a precaution.

The scare is particularly sensitive given Raphinha's history with right thigh injuries, which sidelined him for over 150 days last season. Barcelona are now waiting to see if their star attacker, who has scored 12 league goals this term, will be fit for the upcoming La Liga fixture against Getafe on October 10.