Barcelona Boss Left Fuming: In-Form Raphinha Picks Up Injury on International Duty

The Brazilian, who started the new campaign in red-hot form with 12 league goals in seven matches, leveled the score at 2-2 from the penalty spot just before half-time. However, he did not return to the pitch for the second half.

The CBF confirmed that medical examinations revealed Raphinha suffered slight muscular swelling in the back of his right thigh. "As a precaution, the player has been released from the Brazilian national team. No replacement will be called up for the friendly against India," the CBF said in a statement quoted by the AP. Raphinha is now expected to complete his recovery in Spain.