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Potentially out two weeks
Raphinha (thigh) could be sidelined for two more weeks, making his earliest possible return in the second knockout match if Brazil advance to that stage, according to O Globo.
Analysis: Raphinha's participation in the rest of the World Cup is still in doubt, even though there's a chance that he'll be ready to play in the final rounds. The star attacker suffered a worrying injury in the first half of the game against Haiti after making two straight starts on the right flank. While he had failed to meet expectations, his absence in the final group contest and subsequent fixtures is a big loss for the Brazilian squad, with Luiz Henrique and the inexperienced Rayan offering replacement candidates.
Could miss rest of World Cup with injury
Raphinha has once again injured his hamstring and his presence in the remainder of the World Cup is practically ruled out, according to Xavi Hernandez Navarro of Diario ara.
Analysis: Raphinha was forced off in the 40th minute after feeling discomfort in his right thigh, with reports indicating a fibre tear in the hamstring, the same muscle that has repeatedly sidelined him this season. Should that be confirmed, his World Cup would practically be over, dealing a major blow to Brazil's attacking options, with Rayan, Luiz Henrique or Lucas Paqueta shifted into a wide role among the possible replacements.
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