Barcelona's Raphinha: Could miss rest of World Cup with injury

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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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