Ivan Rakitic's wife hits out at mistreatment of her husband Barcelona Found playing opportunities limited this season

The situation surrounding Ivan Rakitic at Barcelona is a delicate one, especially when you consider that the Croatian has been an integral part of the Blaugrana's most recent European and domestic triumphs, and his wife has taken to defending the midfielder against the perceived mistreatment he's received this term.

Ernesto Valverde no longer counts on the former Sevilla star, that much is clear, and he has hardly played any football after failing to secure a move away from the Camp Nou in the summer.

In the wake of Los Cules' victory over Getafe in LaLiga Santander, SER journalist, Manu Carreno, published a work which gave his own opinion on the situation regarding Rakitic.

"You can't mistreat this player anymore," he declared.

This quote then formed the basis of Raquel Mauri's stunning Instagram outburst on Wednesday evening.

"And yet you don't lower your arms, you're an example of perseverance, wisdom and professionalism," she commented.

"For all this I love you, you are great and there isn't anyone who can change that."