Raphinha has been in sensational form this season for Barcelona and has emerged as a genuine contender for the Ballon d’Or under Hansi Flick
It’s been a big leap forward for the Brazilian, who had been linked with a move away from Barcelona in the summer.
Raphinha has now opened up on his early days at Barcelona and admits he struggled under former boss Xavi Hernandez.
“I felt that neither he nor the coaching staff trusted me,” he said in an on YouTube with Isabela Pagliari.
“When there was no other, I was there and played the full 90 minutes.