Alarm Bells for Brazil: Raphinha Substituted with Muscle Injury

Raphinha was substituted at halftime during Thursday's friendly between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, a match the French won 2-1. He reported muscular discomfort in his right thigh, raising concerns for both the Brazilian national team and Barcelona.

According to information released by the Brazilian Football Confederation, the attacker experienced discomfort that prevented him from continuing in the second half. The former Sporting player is scheduled for medical examinations this Friday to determine the full extent of the injury.

This setback presents a significant challenge for Brazil's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, who is unlikely to have the forward available for their upcoming match against Croatia in Orlando on Tuesday.

It's worth noting that this isn't Raphinha's first encounter with right leg muscle issues this season. The player recently missed three matches for Barcelona due to a similar problem. At that time, he was substituted at halftime in a LaLiga game against Elche, subsequently sitting out fixtures against Albacete in the Copa del Rey, Mallorca in the league, and the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atlético Madrid.