Raphinha's comments about Carlo Ancelotti managing his playing minutes prompted backlash from Brazilian fans on social media, according to the Tribuna website. The remarks were made before the international break.
Comments before the break
The Barcelona star said: "If the coach Carlo Ancelotti really relies on me, then he knows he has to manage my playing minutes."
Raphinha added: "I think that, as a coach, he knows how to do that, that is to manage my playing minutes. We have spoken about this matter."
September workload
In September, Raphinha travelled thousands of kilometres to play more than 160 minutes in two friendlies against India and Australia.
He returned to Barcelona with a muscle injury that kept him off the pitch for around three weeks.
Appearances since returning
Since returning to Barcelona from that injury, Raphinha has featured in five matches without completing 90 minutes in any of them. He has scored three goals across those five games.
Season figures
Raphinha has scored 19 goals and provided three assists in 13 matches across all competitions this season.
