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Concern spread across Catalonia after Raphinha appeared to pick up a knock while representing Brazil on international duty.
The 29-year-old, who completed the full 90 minutes against Australia on Friday, was once again deployed to lead Carlo Ancelotti's attack just four days later. Raphinha kept up his stunning run of form, slotting home a penalty just before the break.
However, the attacker was substituted at halftime of the Seleção's 4–2 victory. Supporters immediately feared the worst, given that Raphinha had previously sustained serious injuries during his previous two stints with the national team.
Here's the latest update on Raphinha's fitness.
What Injury Does Raphinha Have?
Brazil confirmed that Raphinha experienced discomfort in his right thigh during the Australia match and was consequently withdrawn at halftime by Ancelotti. The Italian manager did not immediately address his star player's condition.
Further assessments are scheduled to determine the full extent of the issue. For now, he remains with the Seleção during the international window.
Both Brazil and Barcelona will be anxiously monitoring his situation over the coming days. The clubs will be hoping Raphinha has avoided another serious setback, particularly given his notable hamstring troubles over the past year.
When Will Raphinha Return for Barcelona?
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Without knowing the full extent of the injury, it is difficult to predict how long Raphinha will be absent. In the best-case scenario, the 29-year-old would use the remainder of the international break to recover and be fit in time for Barcelona's return fixture against Getafe on Oct. 10.
A more prolonged absence could potentially rule Raphinha out of several high-profile matches in October. Barcelona face upcoming clashes against Galatasaray, Real Betis, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid.
For context, when Raphinha sustained a minor hamstring injury at the 2026 World Cup this summer, he was sidelined for roughly two weeks. Prior to that, he spent a month out with a hamstring complaint at the close of the 2025–26 season — not to mention a near two-month spell on the treatment table at the start of that same campaign with the identical problem.
Without further clarification from Brazil or Barcelona, any timeline for Raphinha's return remains purely speculative.
Barcelona's Options to Replace Raphinha
Should Raphinha be sidelined for an extended spell, Barcelona will find themselves in a difficult situation. The reigning Spanish champions were already stretched in that area following the exits of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
Raphinha made the switch from winger to striker to plug the gap in Hansi Flick's attack and has already registered 14 goals. His commanding presence at the top of the pitch is a major reason why Barcelona have remained unbeaten this season.
In his absence, Flick will need to think outside the box. New arrivals Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi both have experience leading the line, despite being more naturally suited to wide roles. Dani Olmo could also operate as a false nine, as could Lamine Yamal.
Gabriel Jesus is another option worth considering. The former Arsenal forward is the most straightforward solution, as he is the only natural senior center forward available to Flick. However, the 29-year-old has yet to start a game this season — in fact, he has played fewer than 10 minutes in three of his four appearances in a Blaugrana shirt.
Handing Jesus a starting berth seems unlikely given the weight of the fixtures ahead for Barcelona, but Flick has never been afraid to opt for an unconventional approach.