Resurgent Brazil Beat Australia 4-2 as Muscle Issue Sidelines Raphinha
- On Tuesday, Brazil forward Raphinha was substituted at halftime during a 4-2 international friendly win over Australia in Brisbane, with the Brazilian Football Confederation citing "discomfort in his right thigh."
- Before his departure, the Barcelona attacker converted a penalty to level the match at 2-2. The CBF noted the discomfort affected his right leg, where he has suffered multiple hamstring and thigh injuries previously.
- Raphinha's replacement, Endrick, helped spark Brazil's second-half comeback as Bruno Guimaraes scored in the 69th minute and Vinicius Jr converted a late penalty to secure victory.
- While there is no immediate update on the injury's severity, the Brazilian federation confirmed the halftime withdrawal was precautionary to protect the captain's right thigh.
- Brazil is scheduled to face India on October 3 in Kolkata, with Barcelona monitoring the winger's status closely after his scorching start yielding 14 goals in eight matches.
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The status of Raphinha, who was injured during a national team training camp match in Brazil, has been revealed. The Brazilian Football Federation announced that the player's injury is not serious.
Raphinha Injury: Star Barcelona Winger Ruled Out of Historic India vs Brazil International Football Friendly | ⚽ LatestLY
Raphinha has been withdrawn from Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad for their historic friendly against India in Kolkata on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The Barcelona winger suffered a small muscle edema in the posterior region of his right thigh during Brazil's recent 4-2 victory over Australia. ⚽ Raphinha Injury: Star Barcelona Winger Ruled Out of Historic India vs Brazil International Football Friendly.
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