Barcelona Wary of Raphinha's Long-Haul Brazil Trip

Raphinha faces roughly 35,000 kilometers of travel for Brazil friendlies in Australia and India, worrying Barcelona early in the season.

Barcelona are reportedly uneasy about the travel demands facing winger Raphinha during the upcoming international break. The Brazilian is set to fly around 35,000 kilometers while on national team duty, a heavy load so early in the campaign.

Raphinha has been in strong form for the Catalan club, with 14 goals and three assists, making him a central figure in the team's attack. The possibility of fatigue or injury during the long trip has raised concern within the club given his importance.

Brazil, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, will play three friendlies. They face Australia in Townsville on September 25 and in Brisbane on September 29, then close the tour on October 3 in Kolkata, India.

Barcelona are not scheduled to play again until October 10, when they travel to face Getafe. That gap gives Raphinha some time to recover, but the club remains cautious after past issues linked to international duty.