Barcelona Star Ruled Out for Five Weeks with Hamstring Injury

Barcelona have been dealt a significant setback after winger Raphinha was diagnosed with a right hamstring injury that will sideline him for an estimated five weeks. The 28-year-old Brazilian international sustained the problem during Thursday night’s friendly between Brazil and France in Boston, where he started but failed to reappear for the second half. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed post-match that the player had suffered a fitness issue, and subsequent tests conducted by the Brazilian Football Federation revealed the extent of the damage. Barcelona announced the diagnosis via their social media channels on Friday evening, stating that Raphinha will immediately return to Spain to begin treatment.