Barcelona Confirm Huge Positive Raphinha Injury Update Ahead Of Crucial PSG Clash

After converting a 45th-minute penalty in Brazil's 4-2 win over Australia in Brisbane, the winger made way for Endrick at half-time. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) then confirmed he was ruled out of the upcoming friendly against India in an official statement.

Initial medical tests revealed a minor right thigh muscle oedema without any severe muscle damage, suggesting a 10-day spell on the sidelines. The forward is scheduled for further tests in Barcelona on Thursday, October 1.

That recovery timeline puts him on track to return in time to host Getafe in league action on Saturday, October 10, 2026. As a result, the Brazilian attacker should be fit to feature at the Parc des Princes for the Champions League clash on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

The treatment room at FC Barcelona remains crowded ahead of this high-stakes trip to the French capital. Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Danish centre-back Andreas Christensen have already been ruled out of this continental showdown.

The defensive unit suffered another blow after Eric Garcia made an early exit from the Spain camp. The defender experienced sharp pain in his left knee during the pre-match warm-up before facing England.

This string of setbacks only underscores the vital role played by Raphinha. The Brazilian winger has already racked up 14 goals and 3 assists in just 8 appearances this season. The Paris Saint-Germain backline will need to stay exceptionally compact to deny space to an attacker in blistering form.