A worrying sign for Brazil! Ancelotti points out a problem with the attacking star
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Raphinha's form has become a talking point within the Brazil national team at the World Cup.
Details: The Athletic quotes Carlo Ancelotti, who says Raphinha's situation is one to keep an eye on. According to the publication, across six matches at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, the player has neither scored nor provided an assist.
Ancelotti noted that Raphinha is a "brilliant player," but admitted the winger hasn't been in top form lately.
This is a crucial issue for Brazil, especially as they chase their first win at the 2026 World Cup. The team needs offensive output from its attacking leaders, and Raphinha's stats so far are cause for concern.
The upcoming matches could be Raphinha's chance to silence the critics and regain his confidence. Brazil opened the 2026 World Cup with a draw against Morocco and then prepared to face Haiti without Neymar.
Reminder: We previously reported that The president of Brazil calls the forward a 'remote national team player'
