Rafinya medical report by CBF in light — what's the situation?
According to Brazil's press release, Rafinha left the field in the first leg of the Haiti match after suffering pain in his right hamstring. He will be rested and his attendance for the upcoming group fixture with Scotland remains unknown.
Brazil's team medical team has released the first official medical report on Rafinha. According to the report, "Rafinya suffered pain in his right hamstring in the first half of the match against Haiti. The player has started treatment and will be re-evaluated. We will let you know when we have more details."
Brazil's team health department started immediate treatment after Rafinha left the field early. The need for his speedy recovery is now a major question mark as Brazil still have one group fixture — the final test against Scotland — that will determine the team's next stage in the tournament.
However, as stated in the official report, further tests will be conducted to confirm Rafinha's condition and ultimately decisions will be taken depending on the destination. The coach and medical team will take a decision on the formation and starting line-up after observing Rafinha's recovery status.
This is what Brazil fans currently know ahead of match day: Rafinha is undergoing treatment with a hamstring problem and his unavailability for the Scotland fixture will require an official reconfirmation.