Brazil are anxiously awaiting the results of medical tests on Raphinha after the Barcelona winger limped off with a hamstring injury during their 3-0 friendly win over Haiti. The injury has cast doubt on his availability for the upcoming World Cup.
Raphinha Injury Details
Raphinha was substituted before half-time after pulling up and clutching the back of his right leg. He received on-field treatment but was unable to continue, being replaced by Bournemouth teenager Rayan. The former Leeds United star was later seen on the bench still holding the affected area.
A Brazil team statement confirmed: "Raphinha felt pain in his right hamstring. He has begun treatment and will be re-evaluated. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available."
Vinicius Jr Expresses Concern
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr expressed his worries after the match, saying: "It's a shame Rapha got injured. I think it was the same injury as last time. We're very sad about that. I hope it's nothing serious and that he can continue with us."
Lucas Paqueta added: "He's a little down, we hope it's nothing serious because he's a very important player, and we count on him a lot."
Medical Evaluation and World Cup Prospects
Raphinha will undergo medical examinations on Saturday, with his participation in Brazil's final group game against Scotland on Wednesday now under serious threat. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed: "Raphinha will be evaluated tomorrow. Right now we don't know what happened."
Ancelotti also explained his substitution decision: "I put Rayan in because he showed good quality. He has a different profile from Raphinha. It's small details that determine the entry of one player or another."
Neymar Update
In more positive news, Neymar is stepping up his fitness and is now in line to face Scotland. Ancelotti said: "Neymar will train individually tomorrow and then, on Monday, he will be with the team and will be ready for the game against Scotland."
