Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta says the team must adjust quickly after winger Raphinha suffers a thigh injury and is expected to miss time. Paqueta, speaking at Brazil’s World Cup base in New Jersey, describes the absence of the star attacker as a significant challenge, but adds that Brazil will have to rely on other options to respond during the remainder of the tournament.
The injury is reported to have occurred during Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti, with Raphinha left with a thigh problem and receiving intensive treatment. Team preparations continue as Brazil approaches its final group match against Scotland. Paqueta’s comments focus on how Brazil should manage without Raphinha in the near term and aim to be ready for subsequent matches depending on his recovery.
While sources note uncertainty over whether Raphinha can return in time for later rounds, all accounts frame Paqueta’s remarks around adaptation to his likely absence for at least the next scheduled game(s) in the group stage.
