Brazil did not discover a lot hassle bouncing again to beat Haiti 3-0 in its second match of the FIFA World Cup group stage.
Nevertheless, the victory got here at a steep worth. Shortly after having a purpose dominated off by an offside penalty, FC Barcelona star Raphinha needed to go away the pitch in clear discomfort.
Rayan changed him on the fortieth minute, and given his historical past of accidents, it did not take lengthy earlier than alarms sounded.
Now, the Brazilian Soccer Confederation has confirmed that he has already undergone therapy for what seems to be a hamstring harm.
Raphinha may miss the remainder of the World Cup
“The ahead felt ache at the back of his proper thigh through the first half of the match in opposition to Haiti. The participant has already began therapy and can be reevaluated,” the CBF said in a press release, per Mundo Deportivo.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti did not need to get into particulars, solely sharing that the group nonetheless did not know the extent of the harm.
“Raphinha can be evaluated tomorrow. Proper now, we don’t have a transparent concept of what occurred with the hamstring,” Ancelotti stated.
Whereas the harm may very well be minor, soft-tissue illnesses are inclined to linger, and the Barcelona winger has struggled with hamstring accidents far too typically in recent times, so that is undoubtedly a priority.
Ancelotti was already coping with Neymar Jr.’s absence, although he may be again from his proper calf muscle harm for the ultimate match of the group stage.
The Brazilians are stacked up entrance and will nonetheless get by with out one in all their greatest gamers, however this may be a deadly blow to their aspirations.
