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Raphinha to miss India friendly as Brazil share injury update on Barcelona captain

Brazil have confirmed Raphinha will miss their next friendly against India after sustaining a thigh injury in the win over Australia. Raphinha was taken off at half-time due to feeling some discomfort, sending alarm bells ringing at Barcelona and raising…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 6:32 AM
Raphinha to miss India friendly as Brazil share injury update on Barcelona captain
Key Things to Know
  • Raphinha will miss Brazil's friendly against India after suffering a thigh injury against Australia.
  • Medical scans confirmed a small muscle edema in the posterior region of his right thigh.
  • The Barcelona captain was substituted at half-time during Brazil's win over Australia due to discomfort.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Brazil has confirmed that Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss their upcoming friendly against India due to a thigh injury. The forward was substituted at half-time during Brazil's victory over Australia after feeling discomfort, which prompted subsequent medical examinations by the national team setup.

The Brazilian Football Confederation stated that imaging revealed a small muscle edema in the posterior area of his right thigh. Raphinha is now expected to return to Barcelona for additional testing and treatment ahead of their La Liga fixture against Getafe on October 10.

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