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Brazil's Raphinha ruled out of historic India friendly because of thigh discomfort
The Brazil forward will miss the historic Kolkata match after a thigh issue was detected following his substitution against Australia.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Brazilian forward Raphinha will not travel to Kolkata for the Oct. 3 friendly against India, Gulf News reported on Sep. 30. The player felt discomfort in his right thigh during Brazil's 4‑2 win over Australia and was substituted at half‑time. Tests found only minor edema, and the Brazilian Football Confederation decided to keep him out of the India match as a precaution.
Raphinha, who wears Brazil's No. 10 shirt and captains the side, will return to Barcelona for treatment. No replacement has been named. Brazil will complete a final training session in Brisbane before flying to India on Oct. 1. The match, the first senior meeting between Brazil and India, will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium.
Earlier coverage by Felo News detailed the significance of the upcoming friendly here.
Key facts
- Raphinha will miss the Oct. 3 friendly in Kolkata due to a thigh issue (gulfnews.com)
- He was substituted at half‑time in Brazil's 4‑2 win over Australia (gulfnews.com)
- Tests showed only minor edema, no serious injury (gulfnews.com)
- Brazil will not call up a replacement for the match (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Brazil Star Raphinha Ruled Out of Historic India Friendly in Kolkata After Thigh Issue”
