Raphinha and Brazil
Tuesday
Brazil received a fitness boost as Raphinha returned to individual training ahead of their World Cup round-of-16 tie against Norway. The Barcelona winger has been recovering from a right thigh injury as squad concerns continue.
Raphinha trained separately while the rest of the squad had time off, continuing an intensive rehabilitation programme with Brazil’s medical staff. His return gives Carlo Ancelotti another attacking option if his recovery progresses before a decisive knockout test.