{"id":27742,"date":"2026-03-27T05:14:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T05:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/27\/alarm-bells-ring-for-rafinha-substituted-with-brazil-due-to-discomfort-in-right-thigh\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T05:14:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T05:14:20","slug":"alarm-bells-ring-for-rafinha-substituted-with-brazil-due-to-discomfort-in-right-thigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/27\/alarm-bells-ring-for-rafinha-substituted-with-brazil-due-to-discomfort-in-right-thigh\/","title":{"rendered":"Alarm bells ring for Rafinha: Substituted with Brazil due to discomfort in right thigh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\"><span class=\"capital-letter\">T<\/span>The FIFA virus could hit Barcelona again. Rafinha felt discomfort in his right thigh at halftime of the match against France and requested a substitution. He will undergo tests on Friday to determine the extent of his injuries.<span\/><\/p>\n<p>If the setback is confirmed, he will miss the match against Croatia. Moreover, his presence in the upcoming match against Barcelona is doubtful. This will be an important absence during an important month that will determine the future of the season. La Liga and Champions League matches against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid have caught his attention<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">right thigh problem<\/h2>\n<p>This is not the first time this season that a Barcelona attacker has been sidelined due to a problem with his right foot. He recently missed three games due to muscle issues in the same area. To be precise, this injury caused him to miss the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Los Colchoneros.<\/p>\n<p>On the first day of the suspension, the FIFA virus has already started attacking Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwhich has many international players. This is a delicate loss for Xavi as he loses a key player. The winger had scored five goals and provided two assists in the last three games. If the worst is confirmed, Raphinha will have to start his recovery again at the height of the season with Barcelona dreaming of a double La Liga and Champions League title.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/football\/barcelona\/2026\/03\/26\/69c5b55146163f3a038b459d.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TThe FIFA virus could hit Barcelona again. Rafinha felt discomfort in his right thigh at halftime of the match against France and requested a substitution. He will undergo tests on Friday to determine the extent of his injuries. If the setback is confirmed, he will miss the match against Croatia. 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