Raphinha dropped from the Brazil squad; find out why | OneFootball

Raphinha will miss the Brazil National Team’s friendly against India, scheduled for Saturday. The Barcelona forward felt discomfort in his right thigh during the win over Australia and was substituted at halftime.

Tests carried out by the CBF did not detect a muscle injury, but did identify slight swelling. As a precaution, the player was released to return to the Catalan club, where he will continue treatment and be monitored by the medical department.

Injury history weighed on the decision

The caution is linked to the forward’s recent injury history. Last season, Raphinha suffered four injuries to the same thigh and was sidelined for more than 150 days. Given that record, the coaching staff preferred not to take any risks with the player’s workload.

Even without a new injury being diagnosed, Raphinha was cleared to return to Barcelona and continue his recovery. The forward felt the discomfort during the match against Australia, left the field at halftime, and did not return for the second half.

CBF will not call up a replacement

The CBF decided not to call up a replacement for Raphinha. As a result, the coach will have to work with the current squad for the friendly against India, keeping the coaching staff’s plans for Saturday’s match intact.

The decision also avoids a last-minute change in preparation. Instead of bringing a new player into the squad, the staff will work with the players already called up and may redistribute roles in the attacking unit.

Return to Barcelona will be monitored

Raphinha returns to Barcelona after a standout start to the season. In eight matches, the forward has so far scored 14 goals and provided three assists in 2026/2027, under German coach Hansi Flick.

The Spanish club will now monitor the player’s recovery before deciding when he can return to training. The release ends Raphinha’s involvement during the FIFA international window, and the CBF decided not to call up a replacement for the friendly against India.

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