Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Raphinha Misses Brazil’s India Friendly After Right-Thigh Swelling
Raphinha is a football player for Brazil.
His right thigh became swollen, so doctors advised him not to play in India.
Brazil will face India in Kolkata on Saturday.
Raphinha will not be replaced in Brazil’s squad.
He was taken off during Brazil’s win over Australia.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti also said Vinicius Jr can help Brazil even when he is not playing his best.
India’s Rahim Ali said his team gained confidence after drawing with Panama.
He said India must play with belief and commitment against Brazil.
Raphinha left Brazil’s squad as a precaution after a scan found a small muscle oedema in his right thigh.
The Brazil winger will miss Saturday’s friendly against India at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium and will not be replaced.
Raphinha was substituted at half-time during Brazil’s 4-2 friendly win over Australia on Tuesday.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Vinicius Jr can still influence matches despite not being at his best.
India forward Rahim Ali said the team’s 1-1 draw with Panama had increased confidence before facing Brazil.
- Who
- Brazil winger Raphinha, Brazil’s national team, India’s national team and coach Carlo Ancelotti are central to the event.
- What
- Raphinha has withdrawn from Brazil’s squad and will miss the friendly against India.
- When
- The withdrawal was announced on Wednesday; Brazil and India are scheduled to play on Saturday.
- Where
- The friendly will be played at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, also referred to as Calcutta in the report.
- Why
- A scan found a small muscle oedema and swelling in Raphinha’s right thigh, prompting his withdrawal as a precaution.
- Player unavailable
- Raphinha
- Injury concern
- Small muscle oedema and swelling in the right thigh
- Brazil’s previous result
- A 4-2 friendly win over Australia
- Upcoming match
- Brazil vs India on Saturday
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
- Replacement
- Raphinha will not be replaced
- India’s recent result
- A 1-1 draw with Panama in Bengaluru