CBF issues statement and confirms Raphinha muscle injury | OneFootball

On Saturday afternoon (20), the CBF released a statement confirming that Raphinha suffered a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh.

In the text, the organization said he will continue intensive treatment with the Brazilian National Team, aiming for his “recovery and return to activities as soon as possible.”

No timetable for his return to the pitch was announced.

The forward was injured during the first half of the match against Haiti, which ended in a 3-0 win for Brazil.

He had to be substituted and was replaced by Rayan in the 40th minute of the first half.

Read the full statement below:

Player Raphinha underwent imaging tests this Saturday, which confirmed a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh. The player will continue following an intensive treatment protocol, under the supervision of the Brazilian National Team’s medical staff, aiming for his recovery and return to activities as soon as possible.

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