Striker Vinicius Jr, from Real Madrid, was recalled from the Brazilian Main Team. The team’s doctor, Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar, got in touch with Real Madrid’s medical department, which sent the exam report.
The muscle injury in the posterior region of the right thigh was attested, which prevents the player from being present in the first two rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
In place of Vinicius Jr, coach Fernando Diniz has called up striker Raphinha, from FC Barcelona.
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How long will Vinicius Junior be out?
Vinicius Junior will be out for approximately six weeks. He is ruled out for the FIFA date in September, although he could play in the international break of October.
The Brazilian National Team will receive Venezuela on Thursday the 12th and will visit Uruguay the following Tuesday.
As reported by the newspaper Marca, Madrid hope to have the forward again for the match against Osasuna on the weekend of October 8, for the ninth round of La Liga.
