Raphinha injured in Brisbane, Barça faces uncertainty

On Tuesday, the Brazilian Raphinha was treading the grass of Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium during the friendly match where Brazil beat Australia 2‑4. He scored the second goal from the penalty spot in the 45th minute, before being forced to leave the pitch due to a muscle discomfort.

Injury and withdrawal

But Raphinha was physically affected. Starting against the Australians, the former Rennes player showed his form before withdrawing from the dressing room without returning to the field.

Brazil's manager, Carlo Ancelotti, made his substitution, citing a muscle discomfort in the right leg. This information immediately triggered an alert on the part of FC Barcelona.

According to reports, the player will have to undergo several examinations to assess the severity of his issue. Depending on the results, he could stay with the Seleçao or board a plane immediately, heading for Catalonia. The Brazilian national team still has a friendly match scheduled on Saturday against India.

Replaced in the ninth minute by Hansi Flick after Robert Lewandowski's departure this summer, Raphinha has adapted perfectly to his new role. In eight matches since the start of the season, he has scored fourteen goals across all competitions.

If the examinations confirm the need for a prolonged rest, it would represent a serious blow to Barça, already reliant on his offensive contributions.

While Lamine Yamal often draws the spotlight, the blaugrana club's supporters know that Raphinha's importance for the team's good results is equally crucial.