The transfer can wait, Raphael has eyes only on the World Cup

The 29-year-old suffered a lesion in the thigh muscle during Brazil's 3-0 victory over Haiti and has been absent in the latest group phase match.

He won't even be ready to face the 1/16 final phase towards Japan, Television reports, broadcast. Periscope.

Raphael has stayed at the Brazilian national training center in New Jersey instead of traveling with the team to undergo an intensive rehabilitation program.

The footballer holds three recovery sessions a day, while the medical staff remains optimistic that he could return to action if Brazil provides the quarterfinals qualifications.

Outside the field, the Brazilian has chosen not to pay attention to reporting on his personal life or speculation that links him to a transfer to Al-Hilal.

His only priority remains complete recovery and opportunity to help the ongoing Brazil tournament. /Periscope