Barcelona are concerned about injuries to their players during the final international break of 2026. The situation includes caution over internationals’ participation and decisions involving players recovering from injury.
Marca’s caution over participation
Marca reports that Barcelona are watching the participation of their internationals with caution.
Raphinha discusses his recovery
Speaking at a ceremony to renew his Barcelona contract, Raphinha said: “Ancelotti knows that he must distribute the playing minutes. It would also be difficult for the national team if I got injured. We have spoken, and he knows that I am recovering from my last injury. I feel I am in a good condition, but I have not regained my readiness 100%. There is no need for Barcelona's fans to worry, as I am taking good care of myself.”
Raphinha has picked up an injury in each of the last three international breaks with Brazil.
De Jong’s previous knee injury
Frenkie de Jong returned from the World Cup with a serious knee injury that kept him off the pitch for around four months. De Jong was one of the key men in the clash against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Yamal withdrawn from Spain fixture
Barcelona decided to pull Lamine Yamal out of Spain’s match against the Czech Republic after he felt pain in the knee.
