Brazilian winger Rafinha left the field in the first half of the match against Haiti at the World Cup with pain in the back of his right thigh. The way he left the field scared fans and supporters. There was uncertainty about his participation in the World Cup. Now, after various tests, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has given details about Rafinha’s injury.
Citing the CBF, Brazilian media outlet O Globo reported that Rafinha has been diagnosed with an injury to the hamstring in the back of his right thigh. As a result, he will not be able to play in Brazil’s final group match against Scotland on Thursday morning Bangladesh time. However, the CBF also said that there are no plans to exclude Rafinha from the World Cup squad.
Brazil awaits Rafinha’s recoveryReuters
The CBF believes that Rafinha will be able to recover during the tournament. However, the CBF has not given a specific date for his return. Another Brazilian media outlet, Globo, reported that the CBF is hoping to play Rafinha in the last 16. The fight to reach the quarter-finals will begin in about two weeks. However, for that, Brazil will first have to reach the last 16.Read more
Germany stands firm against African ‘elephants’
“Saturday’s tests revealed that Rafinha has a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh. He will now undergo an intensive treatment and rehabilitation program under the supervision of the Brazil national team’s medical team. The aim is to have him back on the field as soon as possible,” the CBF said in a statement.
Rafinha left the field in the first half against Haiti. He was replaced by Ryan.Reuters
Brazil, however, has no option to take anyone other than Rafinha. Because once a player is dropped after the final squad is registered, no new player can be included in his place. As a result, the CBF wants to keep Rafinha with them and prepare him for the knockout stage.
