Ancelotti hopeful of Raphinha return as Brazil plot Haaland shutdown

Winger could feature from the bench against Norway after recovering from injury, while Brazil look to offset Lucas Paqueta’s absence and stop Erling Haaland in Sunday’s World Cup last-16 tie.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Raphinha is ready to play a part after returning from injury in Sunday’s World Cup last-16 clash with Norway, but acknowledged his side would have to find a different solution to replace the injured Lucas Paqueta.