Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Brazil are set to keep their faith in forward Raphinha despite the Barcelona man suffering a hamstring injury during Selecao’s 3-0 win over Haiti. The victory on Friday, June 20, came at a cost as Raphinha hobbled off before half-time with another thigh problem. Brazil, however, remains optimistic that he will stay with the squad and recover in time to feature later in the World Cup.
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Saturday that the winger had picked up a muscle injury but did not specify how long he is expected to be sidelined.
“On Saturday, Raphinha underwent an imaging exam that confirmed a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh,” the CBF said in a statement.
“The player will follow an intensive treatment protocol, monitored by the Brazilian national team’s medical staff, with the aim of facilitating his recovery and return to action as soon as possible.”
The latest setback marks Raphinha’s fourth hamstring injury in the last 12 months. The Barcelona winger also missed 23 matches for his club last season, while a hamstring issue sustained during Brazil’s March friendly against France kept him out for over a month.
The Brazil players have shown their unity towards Raphinha by rallying around him and hoping for him to make a comeback later on in the tournament.
“He’s a little downcast; we hope it’s nothing too serious, that it’s the least worst-case scenario, because he’s a very important player, and we rely on him a lot,” Paqueta told reporters.
Brazil used Rayan to replace Raphinha during the second half against Haiti. The setback for Raphinha comes on the back of Neymar’s injury issues, which has seen the Brazil superstar miss the first two matches of the competition.
Brazil will round off their Group C campaign against Scotland in Miami on Wednesday. The five-time champions sit atop the standings with four points, edging Morocco on goal difference, while Scotland are third with three points and Haiti are already out after back-to-back defeats.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
