This week, Barcelona and Brazil supporters noticed Raphinha training apart from the main Brazil squad.
According to SPORT, this is not due to any injury but part of a planned workload management program designed to prevent fatigue.
Raphinha did not participate in Monday's full-intensity session at Columbia Park in Morristown, which attracted attention given his importance to both Brazil and Barcelona.
The Brazilian Football Confederation clarified that the measure is preventative, aiming to keep key players fresh during the World Cup.
Alongside Raphinha, midfielder Bruno Guimarães and defender Gabriel Magalhães also followed individual programs, joining pitch exercises later with reduced intensity.
After Brazil’s tough 1-1 draw with Morocco, where Raphinha was visibly exhausted, the coaching staff opted for a cautious approach in training workload.
Raphinha’s current training status does not raise injury concerns and reflects careful fitness management amid the World Cup schedule.
