Barcelona Concerned as Raphinha Suffers Injury Scare on International Duty

According to Diario Sport, FC Barcelona are closely monitoring the injury situation of Raphinha. During Brazil’s match against France, the Barcelona winger was substituted at half-time due to muscle discomfort, raising concerns within the club.

At the break, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti decided to take Raphinha off. The Brazilian Football Confederation later released an official statement confirming: “The winger experienced pain in his right thigh and was substituted at half-time as a precaution.”

Although the exact severity of the injury is still unclear, this unexpected setback comes at a crucial stage of the season and has understandably caused concern at Barcelona. It is reported that the club’s management expressed immediate concern after receiving initial updates following the match.

Raphinha is scheduled to undergo a series of detailed medical examinations on Friday to determine the exact nature of the right thigh issue.