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Brazilian winger Raphinha is concluding his vacation and will report to Barcelona on Monday, July 27, for pre-season training. The 29-year-old spent his final days of relaxation with family on the island of Ibiza, following a trip to Disney World in Orlando. His vacation served as a 'recharge' after he suffered a muscle injury during the 2026 World Cup, causing him to miss Brazil's crucial final matches. Raphinha's recurring muscle issues remain a concern for Barcelona, as he experienced intermittent injuries last season and a flare-up of his right leg biceps femoris injury during the World Cup. Upon return, Barcelona's medical team will assess his fitness for high-intensity training. He will join the team for a closed camp at St. George's Park. Teammate Ferran Torres is also vacationing in Ibiza, while Eric Garcia visited training teammates.
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Hupu Football News – July 24th
According to Spain's World Sports Report, Brazilian star Raphinha is making the most of his final moments of vacation. The 29-year-old winger has chosen to spend his last days of relaxation with his family on the island of Ibiza, before officially returning to Barcelona for the new season's training camp.
For Raphinha, this vacation is not just about rest, but also about "recharging." During the recently concluded 2026 World Cup, he suffered another muscle injury, which unfortunately caused him to miss Brazil's final few crucial matches.
His wife, Taiya, shared several vacation photos on social media. In the pictures, Raphinha is seen riding a jet ski across the sea, appearing to be in good spirits. Prior to this, he also took the whole family to Disney World in Orlando, USA, for a visit.
Injury Concerns Remain a Worry
Although Raphinha is a key player in head coach Flick's tactical system, his recurring muscle issues are indeed a cause for concern.
- Last season, Raphinha's injuries came and went, preventing him from maintaining continuity in matches.
- After getting injured during Brazil's friendly against France, he missed several key matches at the end of the club season.
- During the World Cup, his old right leg biceps femoris injury flared up again.
Upon his return, Barcelona's medical team will conduct a detailed examination to determine if he can participate in high-intensity training at 100% capacity.
Return Schedule Set
As planned, Raphinha will officially end his vacation and report back to Barcelona next Monday (July 27th). Afterwards, he will join the team for a closed training camp at St. George's Park training base, fully preparing for the upcoming new season.
Currently, Raphinha is not the only Barcelona player vacationing in Ibiza; his teammate Ferran Torres is also relaxing there. Additionally, Barcelona's training ground welcomed a "surprise guest" today — Eric Garcia, who just won the World Cup with the Spanish national team. During his break, he made a special trip to visit his teammates who were training.
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