Barca is likely to be without winger Raphinha for eight matches, including three crucial encounters against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and La Liga.
With just over two months until the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian national team is embroiled in controversy surrounding Neymar's exclusion, reflecting both the star's inconsistent form and the identity challenge under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Striker Igor Thiago sees the Premier League golden boot race against Erling Haaland this season as motivation to secure a World Cup spot with the Brazil national team.
