NEW JERSEY, United States, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Raphinha resumed training with Brazil's World Cup squad on Friday as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain.
The Barcelona forward has not played since sustaining the injury in the first half of Brazil's 3-0 group-stage win over Haiti on June 19.
Brazil opened the first 15 minutes of Friday's training session to the media and the 29-year-old warmed up normally before taking part in ball drills.
Despite his progress, Raphinha is not expected to start in Brazil's round-of-16 clash against Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.
The winner of the match will play either Mexico or England in the quarterfinals on July 11. ■
