Raphinha has avoided a serious injury after being withdrawn from the Brazil squad, with medical tests at Barcelona confirming a positive prognosis. The forward, who scored a penalty in the 4-2 win over Australia, felt discomfort in his right thigh and was substituted at half-time before returning to Spain for assessment.
Journalist Alfredo Martínez confirmed the news. «After being cut from the Brazilian national team, Raphinha underwent medical tests at Barcelona and did not present a serious injury,» he said. The expectation is that the player will be available for coach Hansi Flick for the team's next match against Getafe on Saturday the 10th.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta expressed concern over the incident, criticising FIFA's international match calendar. «It's news that worries us a lot. We are not happy with it.» said Laporta. Raphinha's final availability will depend on his physical evolution in the coming days.
Carlo Ancelotti's side beat India 4-0 in their latest friendly and their next competitive fixture is an away trip to Japan on 14 November.
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