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Raphinha to have ‘intensive treatment’ on thigh injury
Key takeaways
- Barcelona winger Raphinha was substituted in the first half on Friday in Philadelphia.
- The CBF did not say how long he would be sidelined for, but Brazilian website Globo Esporte reported he could be fit to return for a possible game in the last 16, which starts in two weeks’ time.
- Raphinha struggled with various injuries to his right thigh last season.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Brazil forward Raphinha will undergo “intensive treatment” after suffering a muscle injury to his right thigh in their World Cup win over Haiti, the Brazilian football confederation (CBF) said Saturday.
Barcelona winger Raphinha was substituted in the first half on Friday in Philadelphia.
The CBF did not say how long he would be sidelined for, but Brazilian website Globo Esporte reported he could be fit to return for a possible game in the last 16, which starts in two weeks’ time.
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