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By Grey Whitebloom Barcelona’s star forward Raphinha has expressed his frustrations with former manager Xavi Hernandez who rarely trusted the Brazilian to play the full 90 minutes of a match. Raphinha has emerged as the brightest light in Barcelona’s brilliant start to the 2024/25 campaign, excelling as the lungs of Hansi Flick’s high-energy outfit. This represents a dramatic transformation compared to the end of last season, when the 27-year-old considered leaving the club after two mixed years under Xavi. The former midfielder left in the summer while Raphinha stayed put. Without openly lamb…

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