17e5c6The Brazilian Football Confederation revealed the details of the injury suffered by the Brazilian star Raphinha during the Brazilian national team’s match against Haiti in the third group competitions of the 2026 World Cup, confirming that the player has begun his treatment program while continuing to monitor his medical condition continuously.
The Brazilian Football Confederation explained, in an official statement issued after the match, that Rafinha felt pain in the posterior muscle of the right thigh during the course of the first half, which necessitated immediate treatment of his condition by the medical team, provided that he undergoes treatment. For further examinations in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and the duration of his possible absence.
For his part, Brazilian national team coach Carlo Ancelotti commented on the injury of the FC Barcelona player during the press conference that followed the match, stressing that his replacement came as a result of his feeling pain in the hamstring area.
Ancelotti said that the player will undergo a new medical evaluation in the coming hours, noting that the technical and medical staff does not yet have a complete picture of the nature or extent of the injury. Its seriousness.
Rafinha left the field affected by the injury, as he showed signs of discomfort and anxiety during his exit, while a number of the Brazilian national team players were keen to support him and support him after he left the match.
The confrontation witnessed the entry of the young player Ryan Vitor Rocha in place of Rafinha, as the AFC Bournemouth player, and the youngest member of the Brazilian national team roster, took over the task of replacing the injured winger during the rest of the minutes of the match.
The Brazilian fans are awaiting the results of the tests. The player's final medical examination, in light of his great importance within the Seleção squad during the World Cup competitions.