To the infirmary with Neymar. Brazil loses another star to injury
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
The Brazilian national team has suffered yet another personnel blow during the World Cup—Raphinha has been diagnosed with a muscle injury to the back of his right thigh, reports Fabrizio Romano.
Medical examinations confirmed the injury, after which the player was prescribed an intensive rehabilitation program. It is emphasized, however, that the winger will not leave the squad and will remain on Brazil’s tournament roster.
Raphinha is expected to miss the upcoming match against Scotland, with his return hinging on the speed of his recovery and Brazil’s potential progress to the later stages of the tournament.
The injury situation within the Brazil camp remains tense: Neymar is still struggling with health issues and continues to recover from a previous injury, putting extra strain on the team’s attacking options for the tournament.
