New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- In a major heartbreak for Barcelona fans in India, Raphinha won't be travelling with Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad to the Asian country, the country's football federation announced on Wednesday morning. Raphinha was a part of the Brazil squad for their tour of Australia and India.

The Barcelona captain played Brazil's first two matches on the tour of Australia. However, he was injured during Brazil's 4-2 win over Australia on Tuesday, and has been withdrawn from the squad. He has been released by Ancelotti from the squad ahead of Selecao's maiden India visit.

"Raphinha underwent an imaging exam this Wednesday (September 30) which revealed a small muscle edema in the posterior region of his right thigh," the Brazi...