Overview
- Barcelona, which disclosed the diagnosis Friday after CBF scans, set an approximate five-week recovery for a right biceps femoris injury.
- Raphinha felt muscle pain during Brazil’s friendly against France in Boston and left at halftime, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.
- The Brazilian federation released him from the squad for the Croatia friendly in Orlando, and club doctors will now direct his treatment after consulting CBF staff.
- The timetable means he is expected to miss the Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid and several April LaLiga matches.
- The injury affects the same right hamstring he damaged in September, a recurring issue that has already cost him games this season.