Overview
- The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol announced Wednesday that imaging found a small edema in Raphinha’s posterior right thigh and that he has been released to return to Barcelona for club medical follow‑up.
- Raphinha had started and scored from a penalty against Australia but felt thigh discomfort and was substituted at half‑time before undergoing the scan that prompted his withdrawal.
- CBF said it will not call a replacement for the friendly against India on October 3 in Calcutta, leaving Ancelotti to adjust the existing squad rather than add a last‑minute player.
- Spanish reports and Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club pushed for Raphinha’s early release and criticized the length of the international window as a risk to player fitness.
- The decision reflects caution because Raphinha suffered multiple right‑thigh problems last season and Barcelona will monitor his recovery closely with the aim of avoiding a longer absence before key domestic matches.