Raphinha future uncertain as Scotland absence confirmed amid financial-rumour row | OneFootball

Raphinha’s future remains uncertain amid claims and denials about off-field issues, while the Brazilian attacker is sidelined with a right thigh injury.

"As it reached me, Raphinha is going through very difficult family and financial problems," said 2002 World Cup winner Vampeta, speaking on Red Cast. "A transfer to another club will represent a turning point for him," he added.

Raphinha’s cousin Igor Padilha rejected those comments, saying: "You are going to have to explain these lies, mate."

On the sporting front, what is certain is his absence against Scotland. He is being treated to recover as soon as possible from a delicate right thigh injury.

Barcelona have been looking to move him on for months, with any transfer thought likely to be resolved after the World Cup. Separate rumours suggest the situation could change sharply and that he might leave the camp over personal problems linked to a financial crisis, although for now these remain only gossip.

Source: Superdeporte