Ancelotti reassures Barcelona over Raphinha’s minutes with Brazil

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti reassured clubs about how their players would be handled during the international break, saying playing time would be determined by physical readiness while each player’s condition was monitored. He stressed that player safety was a priority and that the coaching staff would return them to their clubs in good condition.

Ancelotti praised Raphinha’s level at Barcelona, noting that he could be used as a striker for the national team. He also spoke about the importance of supporting players who do not feature regularly for their clubs, and about deploying wingers in midfield, citing his experience with Ángel Di María and mentioning João Gomes.