The FIFA virus could strike Barcelona again. Raphinha asked to be substituted at half-time against France after feeling discomfort in his right thigh. He is expected to undergo tests on Friday to determine the extent of the injury.

A setback that, if confirmed, would mean he would miss the match against Croatia. In addition, his presence in the upcoming matches with Barcelona is in doubt. It is an important absence in a key month for the future of the season. The La Liga match and Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid is up in the air for him

Right thigh problems

This is not the first time this season that the Barcelona attacker has been sidelined with problems in his right leg. Recently, he missed three games due to muscle problems in the same area. The injury, precisely, left him out of the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Los Colchoneros

The first day of the break and the FIFA virus is already attacking Barcelona, with a long list of internationals. It is a sensitive loss for Xavi, who loses a key player. The winger had scored five goals and provided two assists in the last three games. Raphinha, if the worst is confirmed, will have to start again a recovery at the height of the season, with a Barcelona that dreams of a double: LaLiga and Champions League.