Lucas Paquetá discusses Raphinha's injury and recovery progress
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá expressed regret over Raphinha's injury, revealing that the attacker is already undergoing intensive recovery work.
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Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá has shared his thoughts on the injury suffered by teammate Raphinha. Despite the setback, Paquetá expressed confidence that the forward could return to action before the end of the current tournament.
Speaking at a press conference at the team's base, Paquetá highlighted the significance of the forward to the team's tactical setup. He acknowledged that the team is missing his specific qualities, including his pace and clinical finishing in the final third.
Rafa is an extremely important player for us. We know his characteristics, his speed, and his power to attack spaces, so we are missing a very important player. However, we see him working intensively so that his recovery is as brief as possible. Lucas Paquetá
Regarding the possibility of filling the vacancy on the right wing, Paquetá noted that it remains a decision for coach Carlo Ancelotti. The midfielder emphasized that the entire squad is prepared to step up and perform whenever called upon in the upcoming stages of the competition.