Brazil forward Gabriel has defended teammate Raphinha amid speculation over the Barcelona winger's workload, insisting the 26-year-old will not want to sit out international duty. The comments come after Raphinha featured for Brazil in a friendly against Australia at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville on September 25, 2026.
Gabriel, speaking on behalf of the national team setup, emphasized Raphinha's commitment to the Seleção despite a demanding club schedule with Barcelona. The Barcelona star has been a regular for both club and country, and Gabriel suggested the player's competitive nature means he will push to play whenever called upon.
