Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Barcelona winger Raphinha will be available for Brazil’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Norway. Multiple reports note that Raphinha, 29, misses Brazil’s recent group-stage win against Scotland and the team’s last-32 victory over Japan due to a muscle injury. According to Ancelotti, Raphinha is not fully fit but has recovered enough to be included in the squad for the knockout game. One report characterizes his status as “not quite at 100%,” while another indicates he could return for the Round of 16 fixture. The confirmation means Brazil expects to have Raphinha available for selection as they move from group play to the final stage of the tournament’s knockout bracket. The sources agree that his return follows recovery from the muscle problem that ruled him out of Brazil’s two most recent matches before the Norway game. Beyond his injury status, no additional tactical or lineup details are provided in the reports.
Ancelotti says Raphinha is available for Brazil’s World Cup Round of 16 vs Norway
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Barcelona winger Raphinha will be available for Brazil’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Norway. Multiple reports note that Raphinha, 29, misses Brazil’s recent g...
- Raphinha is expected to be available for Brazil’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Norway.
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirms Raphinha’s availability after a muscle injury.
- Raphinha missed Brazil’s final group-stage win over Scotland.
- Raphinha also missed Brazil’s last-32 victory over Japan.
- Ancelotti says Raphinha is not fully at 100% fitness, but available to play.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Barcelona winger Raphinha will be available for tonigh’s World Cup Round-of-16 clash against Norway after recovering from a muscle injury, althou...
3 hours agoBarcelona forward Raphinha, 29, missed Brazil's final group-stage win against Scotland and the last-32 victory against Japan.
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