Raphinha leaves Brazil camp with swelling in right thigh after injury scare

Raphinha left the Brazil national team squad on Wednesday as a precaution due ​to swelling in his right thigh, the ‌Brazilian Football Confederation said.

The 29-year-old was substituted at halftime during his side's 4-2 friendly win over Australia on ​Tuesday, sparking concern in Barcelona-based media ​that they may be about to lose ⁠a key player to injury.

Raphinha was limited ​to 33 club appearances last season due to fitness ​issues and missed four games in April because of a hamstring problem in the same leg, which ​he also sustained while on international duty.