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Raphinha has surgery ahead of Brazil's international fixtures

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Raphinha has surgery ahead of Brazil's international fixtures

Summary

Barcelona forward Raphinha underwent surgery on October 26 to remove a cyst from his left ear. The operation was expedited as Raphinha aimed to be available for Brazil’s matches against Japan on November 14 and Singapore on November 17. He had originally injured his ear in early October, leading to inflammation and discomfort. Barcelona expressed concern over his international duties after previously suffering injuries during national team commitments. Raphinha returned to action shortly after the surgery, scoring two goals against Alaves and another two against Aston Villa in the Champions League.

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•Raphinha had surgery to remove a cyst from his ear.
•The operation was completed on October 26, after El Clasico.
•He quickly returned to score four goals in two matches.
•Brazil faces Japan and Singapore later this month.
•Barcelona has concerns over his fitness during international duty.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona captain underwent early surgery to avoid missing international duty

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Barcelona forward Raphinha underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his left ear on October 26, bringing forward a procedure that the club had wanted him to schedule during the November international b...
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