Raphinha ruled out of Brazil's India clash in Kolkata after thigh injury
Goa, Sept. 30 -- Brazil have suffered a setback ahead of their much-anticipated friendly against India in Kolkata, with Barcelona forward Raphinha leaving the national team camp because of a thigh injury.
Raphinha was substituted at half-time during Brazil's 4-2 victory over Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday. The winger underwent a scan after reporting discomfort, with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirming that he had suffered a "small muscle oedema" in his right thigh.
The 29-year-old has subsequently left the Brazil squad as a precaution, making him unlikely to feature against India in Saturday's friendly in Kolkata. His withdrawal will come as a disappointment to Indian football fans who were hoping to see one of Brazi...
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