Brazil, now coached by Carlo Ancelotti, will play two friendlies in Singapore during November's international break. GOAL reported that Barcelona fear their players could pick up new injuries during the November break, after Raphinha was injured on Brazil duty earlier this season.
CBF confirms November tour
The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed plans for Brazil to take a fresh tour during November's international break. The Brazilian Football Confederation have also confirmed Ancelotti will name his squad for the upcoming break on Thursday 29 October.
Fixtures set in Singapore
Two friendlies await in Singapore. Brazil face Japan on 14 November before meeting Singapore on the 17th of the same month at the National Stadium. The National Stadium holds around 55,000 spectators. The second game will be the first ever meeting between the senior sides of Brazil and Singapore.
Why the matches were arranged
The Brazilian Football Confederation said the matches were arranged with the international calendar in mind, as Europe's major national teams play official fixtures in that window, which limits the chances of landing friendlies against sides from that continent. GOAL noted that Africa presents a similar problem.
Raphinha injury on Brazil duty
GOAL reported that Raphinha suffered a muscle injury on Brazil duty in the friendly against Australia. Raphinha came off at the end of the first half, having already scored a penalty, in a game Brazil won 4-2. Barcelona went without Raphinha for the 3-0 win over Getafe in La Liga and the 4-1 victory against Galatasaray in Istanbul on the second matchday of the Champions League group stage. Two matches against Australia were followed by a trip to Kolkata to face India.