O striker Raphinha, number 11 of the Brazilian team at the 2026 World Cupstill in the first half after injuring his right thigh, during the 3-0 victory against Haiti, last Friday (19). The player complained shortly after Brazil’s second goal.
According to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the athlete has already started treatment after the match and he should be re-evaluated this Saturday.
In an interview after the match, Vinicius Júnior, the main player in the Brazilian triumph, regretted the condition of his La Liga colleague and analyzed that the problem could be recurring.
“It’s a shame that Rapha (Raphinha) was injured. I think it was the same injury as last time. We’re very sad about that. I hope it’s nothing serious and that he can continue with us”, said the number 7.
The last injury the Real Madrid player refers to happened precisely at stake for Brazil. It was the 2-1 defeat to France, in a friendly played in March. This is the left winger’s fourth thigh injury since September last year.
Last time, was out for 34 days. If the recovery time is the same, he would miss the rest of the World Cup, and the The team could not call up a substitute.
Lucas Paquetá, the midfielder who assisted Vini Jr., also expressed solidarity with his colleague and said that the Barcelona player felt bad about the situation: “He’s a little down, we hope it’s not a big deal, that he’s the least worse, because he’s a very important player, and we count on him a lot”, he commented.
