On Saturday afternoon (20), the CBF issued a statement confirming that Raphinha has sustained a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh.
The statement indicated that he will undergo intensive treatment with the Brazilian National Team, with the goal of facilitating his recovery and return to action as soon as possible.
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At this time, no specific timeline has been provided regarding his return to the field.
The forward suffered the injury during the first half of the match against Haiti, which concluded with a 3-0 victory for Brazil.
He was substituted in the 40th minute of the first half, making way for Rayan.
Here is the full statement:
Player Raphinha underwent imaging tests this Saturday, which confirmed a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh. He will continue to follow an intensive treatment protocol under the guidance of the Brazilian National Team’s medical staff, aiming for his recovery and return to activities as quickly as possible.
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