09/09/2023 and las 08:00 CEST
Raphinha rediscovered himself as a player wearing the ‘7’ of Brazil and buried an unfortunate start to the season in which his performance had raised some doubts. His was a great performance, without a doubt the most convincing so far this year. The gaucho winger once again showed his best version on a very special day for him because he returned to the Seleçao and also did so as a starter. He celebrated by scoring a goal, giving an assist and participating in the same in the 5-1 win of the ‘Canarinha’ against Bolivia in the debut in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and in the first match of Fernando Diniz as Brazilian coach.
‘Rapha’ had landed in Brazil having lost the starting position at Barça. His expulsion in ‘the battle of Getafe’ on the opening day of the League, with the consequent suspension of two games, ended up penalizing him. And a lot. Xavi god the alternative to Lamine Yamalwho even ended up starting last Sunday in Pamplona to the detriment of the Brazilian who only took to the field in added time.
The Seleçao was an opportunity to vindicate oneself, to show pride and caste. In principle, his coach had not called him, but the injury Vinicius Jr. He once again opened the doors of the ‘Canarinha’, which had been closed to him since the World Cup in Qatar. It also helped him that Antony was removed due to his ex-partner’s accusations of gender violence.
Diniz opted for the Blaugrana at the right point of the attack, his natural position. He asked him to open the field against the Bolivian bolt and to be brave and tenacious in one-on-one actions.
He participated in the 1-0 play, since the rebound of his shot was taken advantage of by Rodrygo. And, in the second half, when the Brazilian storm broke out, the Blaugrana scored with a cross shot and gave the assist to Neymar that made it 5-1.
The gaucho was one of the best in Brazil next to ‘Ney’ y Rodrygo. He stood out with his dribbling, his collective conception of the game, his winning mentality and his good definition. He has guaranteed ownership next Tuesday in Lima against Peru.
There is no better news for Barça to see ‘Rapha’ happy again and performing at the level expected of a starting player with the Seleçao.
The culer winger has reasons to be proud of himself. Almost a year later, he scored again with the ‘canarinha’. His last two goals came in the friendly played at the Parc des Princes in Paris, on September 27 of last year, against Tunisia (5-1), where he also ended up giving an assist.
2023-09-09 06:00:09
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