Barcelona probes Raphinha's recurring hamstring injuries with Brazil

Barcelona has opened an investigation into why Raphinha has suffered three muscle injuries in the same right hamstring during periods with the Brazilian national team.

• Raphinha is undergoing medical tests Friday after returning from Brazil's camp, with Barcelona's medical staff to discuss his injuries.
• The three injuries all struck the same right hamstring — a March friendly against France, Brazil's June 20 World Cup match against Haiti, and the latest in Australia.
• Barcelona officials are examining whether a pattern in Brazil's training or warm-ups differs from his club program and is linked to the injuries.
• Raphinha started both Brazil matches against Australia, playing 90 minutes in the first despite the long journey from Spain.