Luiz Henrique favourite to start for Brazil v Croatia after Raphinha injury

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·31 mars 2026

Luiz Henrique favourite to start for Brazil v Croatia after Raphinha injury

According to Coluna Do Fla, former Flamengo target Luiz Henrique is the strong favourite to start for Brazil against Croatia on Tuesday after Barcelona forward Raphinha withdrew with injury following the France match.

In 2024, while at Betis in Spain, Flamengo pursued him on loan, so he completed a permanent move to Botafogo instead.

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He now plays for Zenit in Russia, though he may leave after the World Cup in the United States, and Flamengo are monitoring his situation amid that possibility.

Beyond Raphinha, former Flamengo full-back Wesley has also left the Brazil squad and will not face Croatia after sustaining a muscle injury against France.

Rede Globo on free-to-air, SporTV on pay TV, and GETV on YouTube will broadcast Brazil v Croatia across the country from 21:00 Brasília time.

Source: Coluna Do Fla