Hard blow for Brazil and its coach Carlo Ancelotti! Indeed, great concern arose during the friendly match against the France team at Gillette Stadium (1-2). As reported by the Brazilian Football Confederation, Raphinha was forced to give up his place at half-time after feeling discomfort in his right thigh. A premature exit which casts doubt on his physical state during this gathering, which marks a period of stabilization before the 2026 World Cup in June.
According to the source, the Barcelona winger must undergo medical examinations this Friday in order to assess the nature and severity of this muscular alert. His presence for Brazil’s next match against Luka Modrić’s Croatia, scheduled for next Tuesday, already seems compromised and leaves Ancelotti to review his plans. Already slowed down in recent weeks by muscular problems in his right leg in Catalonia, Raphinha could miss several meetings with Barça…
