Brazil has released the confirmed injury timeline for Raphinha after the Brazilian star underwent detailed thigh scans.
The dynamic Barcelona winger, who has been crucial to Carlo Ancelotti’s high-intensity attacking blueprint, suffered a highly visible physical setback during the Seleção’s commanding 3-0 group-stage victory over Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
While the rest of the squad celebrated moving to the top of Group C, the technical staff was immediately forced to pivot into contingency planning as their star forward left the pitch in the 40th minute, visibly distressed and accompanied by the national team’s medical department.
Following advanced imaging scans conducted at a specialist medical facility in New Jersey over the weekend, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released a statement diagnosing a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh, as reported by Diario Sport.
Crucially, the medical staff clarified that the 29-year-old will not be sent home or excluded from the tournament altogether.
Instead, he has immediately begun a highly customized, intensive rehabilitation protocol under the direct supervision of team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar, with the absolute priority of getting him fit to feature in the knockout rounds should Brazil advance.
For Barcelona, the confirmation from the CBF brings a heavy sense of familiarity and frustration regarding the forward’s physical durability.
This latest thigh issue marks Raphinha’s fourth separate hamstring injury within the last 12 months alone.
This recurring muscular vulnerability forced him to miss 23 matches for the Catalan giants during the grueling domestic club campaign.
Furthermore, his right hamstring has repeatedly flared up during intense international breaks, including a comparable biceps femoris tear sustained during a friendly against France back in March.
Navigating hamstring rehabilitation requires pristine medical precision to avoid re-injury during high-velocity acceleration, leaving both Barcelona and Brazil fans watching the recovery charts with bated breath.
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