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Barcelona Face Raphinha Injury Scare After Brazil Substitution at Halftime

Medical tests are pending to determine if he can play Barcelona's early April games.

Overview

  • Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Raphinha felt a muscle issue in his right leg and would be examined the next day after leaving at halftime.
  • Spanish outlets signaled alarm over the setback, and Mundo Deportivo reported Barcelona had contacted Brazil's federation about his status.
  • Any absence could disrupt Barcelona's run against Atlético Madrid, with a La Liga trip on April 4 plus Champions League quarterfinals on April 8 and 14.
  • Raphinha has been in top form for Hansi Flick, posting five goal involvements in the 7–2 win over Newcastle and 11 league goals in 20 matches.
  • He already missed three games this season with trouble in the same area, which fuels concern about a recurrence before a formal diagnosis is released.