FIFA World Cup: Injured Raphinha Says He Will Do Everything to Return Quickly for Brazil
Raphinha will stay with Brazil as he recovers from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the final Group C match.
- On Wednesday, Brazil forward Raphinha will miss the final Group C match against Scotland in Miami due to a hamstring injury sustained during the FIFA World Cup.
- The 29-year-old was forced off 40 minutes into Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti last weekend, with medical tests confirming a muscle injury in his right thigh.
- Raphinha has suffered four hamstring problems in the past year, missing 24 games for club and country, while the Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed he will remain with the squad for recovery.
- Bournemouth winger Rayan replaced Raphinha against Haiti, and coach Carlo Ancelotti said he has a "clear idea" how to line up without the Barcelona winger against Scotland.
- ESPN Brasil reports Raphinha aims to return for the round of 16, though a quarterfinal comeback may be more realistic, and he vowed to "do everything within my power to recover.
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FIFA World Cup: Injured Raphinha says he will do everything to return quickly for Brazil
The 29-year-old was forced off during Brazil’s win over Haiti after feeling tightness in his right leg. Subsequent medical tests confirmed a muscle injury in his right thigh, leaving his participation in the rest of the tournament uncertain.
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Barcelona‘s Raphinha says he will do everything within his power to play again at the World Cup this summer, with the Brazil forward set to miss Wednesday’s final Group C game against Scotland in Miami. Raphinha, 29, injured his hamstring in Brazil’s 3-0 win against Haiti last weekend and faces a race against time to feature again at the tournament in North America. ESPN Brasil report his current aim is to return for a potential round of 16 game…
Brazil will seek this Wednesday, June 24, to seal the leadership of group C against the aggressive Scotland, an encounter that reaches tied to four points, but with a better difference of goals than Morocco, which will play against Haiti -already eliminated- at the same time, starting at 6.00 p.m. (Venezuelan time).Although the pentachampion faces the last day as leader, with a +3 in its +1 goal box in Morocco, it cannot be neglected before the …
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brazilsun.com"I'll do everything to recover": Injured Raphinha's heartfelt message to fans ahead of FIFA WC clash against Scotland
Ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup fixture against Scotland on Wednesday, Brazil's star winger Raphina delivered a heartfelt message to his fans as he struggles with an injury setback, saying that he will do everything in his power to recover as soon as possible and wants to be alongside his teammates during the course of the tournament. Raphinha had to be forced off the field during his side's win over Haiti due to tightness in his right leg. A crucial part of his side's matches against Morocco and Haiti, Raphinha was confirmed to have a muscle injury in his right thigh after medical tests, putting his participation in the tournament in doubt. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed that the footballer will stay with the squad while undergoing his recovery programme. The timing of the injury is cruel, with the side's round of 32 qualification at stake, but Raphinha's spirit has not been broken. Posting on Instagram, he shared images of his early days as a Brazil player, saying, as quoted by Goal.com, I chose this photo first because it reminds me of where it all began. The boy who dreamed of wearing the Brazilian national team jersey is still here. With the same dreams, the same gratitude, and the same desire to represent our country. Raphinha went on to add that he loves football, I love what I do, and I love wearing the Brazilian national team jersey. Those who know me know how much I demand of myself and how hard I work every day to improve. And that will never change. I will do everything in my power to recover and return as quickly as possible, he added. Despite the injury, Raphinha has no personal intentions of leaving for home early and wants to stay by his team's side. I want to be alongside my teammates, fight for our goals, and continue giving my all to honor this jersey and bring joy to Brazilian fans. I remain strong, he concluded. (ANI)
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