Raphinha Misses India Friendly Due to Thigh Injury
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
Brazil forward Raphinha will miss the friendly against India on October 3 due to a suspected right thigh injury. He was substituted at halftime in Brazil's 4-2 win over Australia on Tuesday after scoring from the penalty spot. The Brazil Football Confederation confirmed he was taken off due to muscle discomfort. Raphinha has scored 12 goals in seven La Liga matches for Barcelona this season. No replacement is expected to be named, and he will return to Barcelona for further treatment.
Why it matters
Brazil's attacking options are weakened ahead of the India friendly, potentially affecting their preparation for upcoming matches. For Indian fans, the absence of a high-profile Barcelona player reduces the star power of the fixture.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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