The Brazilian Football Confederation officially announced today, Friday, the return of Raphinha to his club Barcelona after he sustained an injury while participating with the Brazilian national team during the international break against the French team.

A statement from the Brazilian Football Confederation mentioned that coach Carlo Ancelotti decided to exclude Raphinha from the national team camp, along with player Wesley, after they both felt pain in the back of their right leg during the match against France.

The statement clarified that the players underwent medical examinations on Friday, which confirmed they had sustained muscle injuries, after which they were allowed to leave the national team camp to continue their treatment with their respective clubs.

As a result, Raphinha will return to Barcelona to begin a treatment and rehabilitation program under the supervision of the club's medical staff, awaiting a precise determination of his absence duration in the coming days.

According to initial reports, the Brazilian star is expected to be out for a period that could reach up to 4 weeks, delivering a strong blow to Barcelona before the decisive period.