Raphinha is reportedly likely to miss tomorrow’s match against Real Betis owing to exhaustion, according to a report from Mundo Deportivo.

The Brazilian started the league debut of Barcelona against Getafe in gameweek 1, but was dismissed for belligerent behavior just before halftime. He didn’t participate in the following two games, against Villarreal and Cadiz, until being added back to the lineup against Osasuna, where he saw less than ten minutes of action.

Raphinha did, however, travel with Brazil for their World Cup qualifying matches, starting both, and participating for well over 175 minutes. For a game that began at 9 PM local time, this included travel to and from Lima, Peru.

The 26-year-old’s tight schedule and demanding travel schedule appear to have worn him down. Prior reports indicated that he would likely sit on the sidelines against Betis, but the latest information indicates that he might not even make the squad roster.Raphinha’s chance to start slipping away?Raphinha was anticipated to start right wing for Barcelona after Ousmane Dembele left in the summer. However, Xavi was forced to consider his options after receiving a red card on the first day of the season.At this point, the coach chose to put his faith in 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, who went on to start three straight games and make his national team debut for Spain.Although the teenager is undoubtedly not ready to play two games a week, his performances have undoubtedly cast some doubt on who Barcelona should choose as their right winger.Who is the opponent of Betis?Given his youth and inexperience, reports had indicated that Yamal will be rotated more frequently now, but Raphinha’s absence for the Real Betis match means he could be given the go-ahead to start once more.Ferran Torres and Joao Felix are also eligible for selection, although Gavi will probably start in midfield because Ilkay Gundogan isn’t 100 percent healthy and Pedri is out. This suggests that instead of the box midfield Xavi has been using, both wings in a traditional 4-3-3 might be filled by strikers.Felix played only 30 minutes during the international break and is not in match shape.In addition to Gavi as the left winger, Sergi Roberto is unquestionably a starter option in midfield. Marc Casado or Unai Hernandez are more options that Xavi might consider.Felix played only 30 minutes during the international break and is not in match shape.In addition to Gavi as the left winger, Sergi Roberto is unquestionably a starter option in midfield. Marc Casado or Unai Hernandez are more options that Xavi might consider.