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Raphinha Out of Brazil vs India Friendly Due to Thigh Injury
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Firstpost•30-09-2026, 17:25
Raphinha Out of Brazil vs India Friendly Due to Thigh Injury
- •Raphinha has been released from the Brazilian national team due to a thigh injury, ruling him out of the friendly against India.
- •The Barcelona forward sustained a minor muscle edema on the back of his right thigh, confirmed by imaging tests.
- •He was replaced during Brazil's 4-2 victory over Australia, where he scored a penalty kick.
- •No replacement player will be called up for the upcoming friendly match against India.
- •Raphinha, who has scored 15 goals in 10 games this season, will return to Spain for further tests and recovery with his club.
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Raphinha was released from the squad due to a minor muscle edema on the back of his right thigh, which was revealed through imaging tests after he was replaced during the match against Australia. As a precaution to ensure a speedy recovery, he will not feature in the friendly against India and will undergo further tests in Spain.
No replacement player will be called up by the Brazilian Football Confederation to take Raphinha's place for the upcoming friendly match against India.
Raphinha is off to a red-hot start to the season, having scored an impressive 15 goals in 10 games combined for his club and country.
