As the old saying goes, these two won't go on vacation together. Author of 10 goals and nine assists in 14 matches in all competitions, Raphinha has almost done as well as in his entire 2023-2024 financial year (10 goals, 13 assists). Under the orders of Xavi Hernandez, the Brazilian winger was the starter, but he did not have the same performance as with Hansi Flick, the German having even entrusted him with the captain's armband for several weeks.
“This is not a criticism of him, but”
And obviously, the former Stade Rennais is much happier than with Xavi. In an interview given to The Countryhe does not hesitate to make a small tackle to his former coach on his use: “It's not a criticism of him, but with Xavi, I already knew that I was going to come off in the 60th minute. I I tried to do everything during those 60 minutes, but nothing worked and other times, when it worked, I was still taken out,” he said, a bit vindictive. Hansi Flick understood that he should not be sent off in the 60th minute!
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To summarize
Dazzling since the start of the season, Raphinha returned to his relationship with Xavi Hernandez, his former coach in Catalonia. “I already knew I was going to come off in the 60th minute. I tried to do everything in those 60 minutes, but nothing worked,” he said.
