Rafinha's injury worries Brazil and Barcelona before the decisive stage
The Brazilian national team and its coach, Carlo Ancelotti, suffered a worrying blow, after winger Rafinha suffered an injury during the friendly match against France, which was held at Gillette Stadium in the United States.
The Barcelona star was forced to leave the match at the end of the first half, after complaining of pain in the posterior muscle of his right thigh, according to what was announced by the Brazilian Football Confederation.
The player is expected to undergo careful medical examinations in the coming hours, in order to determine the extent of the injury. And the possible duration of his absence, amid strong odds that he will not be included in the upcoming friendly match against Croatia, scheduled for Tuesday in Orlando.
The concern does not stop only with the Brazilian national team, but also extends to FC Barcelona, especially in light of the player’s recent record of muscular injuries in the same leg, which increases the state of anticipation within the technical and medical staff.
In his comment on the incident, Ancelotti explained that the player performed well during the first half, before feeling muscle discomfort, Which prompted the technical staff to decide to replace him as a precautionary measure.
