Raphinha injured, Brazil beat Haiti 3–0 as Ederson nears United move

Brazil 3–0 Haiti, Raphinha out with thigh injury

Your team got the win they needed Friday. Brazil 3–0 Haiti in Group C, goals from Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, and Endrick (1) (8) (10). The result keeps you top of the group and all but seals a knockout spot.

But the price was steep. Raphinha left the match with a right thigh muscle injury and tests Saturday confirmed he misses at least the next two World Cup games (2) (5) (8). A brutal blow for a player who started the tournament in sharp form.

His wife Natalia Belloli posted: "He will return like a phoenix, as he always has" (5).

Ancelotti must now fill the right wing

Raphinha's absence opens a gap Ancelotti needs to fill before Scotland. Luiz Henrique, Rayan, and Endrick are the candidates (2).

Ancelotti explained his thinking after bringing Rayan on against Haiti: "I put Rayan on because he showed good quality, he has a different profile from Raphinha. These are small details that determine whether one player or another comes in. By small details I chose Rayan" (2).

Translation: the shirt is up for grabs, and it depends on what Ancelotti wants from the position.

Ederson confirms United move is close

Atalanta and Brazil midfielder Ederson said his transfer to Manchester United is nearly complete. "Certainly, everything is almost done, but now I have to enjoy this moment. This is a wonderful experience, and you have to enjoy it the most" (4).

He added he must wait before finalizing anything. One of your squad's engine-room players is heading to Old Trafford.

Record 77 World Cup wins

The Haiti result was Brazil's 77th World Cup victory, the most of any nation (1). Germany are second with 70. A record that stretches across decades now has a new number next to it.

Netherlands 5–1 Sweden reshapes the bracket

The Dutch demolished Sweden on Saturday and Group D now looks like a Netherlands runaway (7). That matters because the Group D winner faces the Group C runner-up in the last 16. Your team leads Group C and controls its own destiny, but the knockout path is taking shape.

Fan reactions

Brazilian supporters are not shy about what they want: more Endrick. French outlet RMC Sport described him as "our new phenomenon" and the fan pressure for more minutes is loud (9). The feeling online is that a player of his talent should not be waiting until the 81st minute to get on the pitch. The Raphinha injury may force Ancelotti's hand, but fans want Endrick starting regardless.

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