According to multiple media reports, Raphinha has withdrawn from the Brazil national team squad due to discomfort in his right thigh and will not travel to India for the upcoming friendly match. He has been granted permission to return to Barcelona for treatment.
According to Globo Esporte, Raphinha was substituted at halftime during Brazil's 4-2 victory over Australia due to right thigh discomfort. Although no injury was diagnosed—only mild edema was detected—the Brazilian Football Confederation made the precautionary decision to send him back to his club to mitigate further risk.
The area of concern is the same right thigh that caused problems for Raphinha last season. He has suffered four injuries to that area, forcing him to miss more than 150 days of competition for both Brazil and Barcelona, including an injury sustained during the World Cup Round of 16 match against Haiti. During this international break, Raphinha was one of Brazil's key players under coach Carlo Ancelotti. He inherited the number 10 shirt, wore the captain's armband in the absence of Marquinhos, and served as Brazil's designated penalty taker. The Brazilian Football Confederation will not call up a replacement player. The squad will rest on Wednesday and hold one final training session in Brisbane before traveling to India. Brazil will face India in Kolkata on Saturday.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Raphinha will return home. The Barcelona forward, who delivered an outstanding performance in Brazil's recent 4-2 friendly victory against Australia, is now returning to Barcelona with mild edema in his right leg and will miss the Brazilian men's national team's upcoming match against India on Saturday. The Brazilian Football Confederation approved his return to the club for rehabilitation to safeguard the player's health.
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