Brazil Won't Replace Injured Raphinha After Win in Australia
Tests showed a small muscle edema in his right thigh, and Brazil sent the Barcelona forward back for further evaluation as a precaution.
- On Tuesday, Brazil defeated Australia 4-2 in Brisbane, but manager Carlo Ancelotti lost captain Raphinha at halftime due to right-thigh muscle discomfort. The injury rules him out of Saturday's friendly against India.
- Following their World Cup round-of-16 exit to Norway in July, Brazil is undergoing a strategic squad overhaul. Manager Ancelotti selected a younger roster for this two-match series against the Socceroos to evaluate future talent for the next cycle.
- Scans revealed "a small muscle oedema" in Raphinha's right thigh, according to the Brazilian Football Confederation. The diagnosis necessitates his withdrawal from Saturday's friendly in Kolkata, with no replacement called up to the traveling squad.
- With the Barcelona star sidelined, Vinicius Júnior becomes Brazil's primary attacking threat for Saturday's match. The fixture marks the first senior international meeting between Brazil and the Indian national team.
- Before departing for India, squad members were filmed laughing during a traditional Indigenous welcome ceremony in Townsville on Thursday, drawing social media criticism for culturally insensitive behavior. The incident preceded the first friendly match last week.
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Brazil football team touches down in Kolkata ahead of friendly clash against India - The Tribune
The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on July 30, announced that the Brazil senior men's national team will play an international friendly match against India on October 3 in Kolkata. Brazil, five-time world champions, are the most successful men's national team in football. India will host the Selecão at the Salt Lake Stadium in one of the biggest matches in Indian football history.
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Brazil football team touches down in Kolkata ahead of friendly clash against India
The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on July 30, announced that the Brazil senior men's national team will play an international friendly match against India on October 3 in Kolkata. Brazil, five-time world champions, are the most successful men's national team in football. India will host the Selecão at the Salt Lake Stadium in one of the biggest matches in Indian football history.
Raphinha ruled out of India vs Brazil clash in Kolkata, returns to Barcelona after Australia leg
Brazil forward Raphinha has been ruled out of the blockbuster FIFA friendly against India, which will be played on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. He has suffered a minor thigh injury during Brazil’s 4-2 friendly victory over Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday and since then, the player has been released by Brazil and has returned to Barcelona. Notably, Raphinha started the match and converted a penalty in the first half but was su…
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