‘Raphinha is progressing well’ – Carlo Ancelotti says Barcelona star could feature against Norway for Brazil

Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti says Raphinha is recovering well from his latest injury setback and could potentially feature for the Selecao in their last 16 tie against Norway at World Cup 2026.

Raphinha was injured against Haiti and hasn’t featured since. It had been reported he would miss the Norway game but Ancelotti claims he could potentially feature as a substitute.

“Raphinha is progressing very well, he’s not 100%, but he could be available on the bench and play a few minutes or be useful in some moments.

“He recovered very well and very quickly, we’re happy about that because Raphinha is very important to the team,” he told reporters.

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“Raphinha is progressing very well, he’s not 100%, but he could be available on the bench and play a few minutes or be useful in some moments.

“He recovered very well and very quickly, we’re happy about that because Raphinha is very important to the team,” he told reporters.

Brazil face Norway in New Jersey on Monday and it seems like Raphinha will be in the squad for the game.

The Brazilian has vowed to return as quickly as possible after injury but Barca will certainly be hoping no risks are taken with the forward.

The winner of the match between Brazil and Norway will progress to a quarter-final tie against Mexico or England.