Raphinha has suffered a right hamstring injury while on Brazil duty, ruling the Barcelona winger out of the Selecao’s final World Cup group game against Scotland.
The 29-year-old was forced off during Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti in Philadelphia, with tests showing a muscle injury in the posterior region of his right thigh. He is set to remain with Brazil for intensive treatment under the national team’s medical staff, according to a fresh update from Barca Blaugranes.
Barcelona wait on Raphinha recovery
The immediate concern for Barcelona is timing. Brazil have not sent Raphinha home and have not ruled him out of the tournament, but the Scotland match in Miami now comes too soon.
The update lands at an awkward point for the Catalan club, with pre-season planning already running alongside World Cup workloads for several senior players.
That leaves Hansi Flick and the Barcelona medical staff watching closely from afar. Raphinha has already carried a heavy creative load for club and country, and another hamstring setback at this stage of the summer will sharpen concern over his availability if Brazil advance.
For Brazil, the blow changes Carlo Ancelotti’s attacking plan before a decisive Group C fixture. For Barcelona, the priority is simpler: ensuring Raphinha does not rush back before the muscle has properly settled.
