Barcelona's Raphinha: Psychologists needed for all players

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Barcelona forward Raphinha has said working with a psychologist is essential for anyone navigating a career as a professional footballer and not let the sport "destroy you."

Raphinha, 27, has started the season in fine form, scoring a hat trick in Saturday's 7-0 win against Real Valladolid, but his time at Barça has not always been easy.

Since joining from Leeds United in 2022 for €55 million ($60.7m), he has struggled to adapt to the club, seen his performances criticised and been regularly linked with a transfer elsewhere.

When asked if he if he had ever considered leaving Barça, Raphinha told RAC1: "Yes, in my first six months here. They were complicated…