Major Raphinha news emerge from Brazil ahead of Leeds United's Southampton clash

  Leeds United could be without Raphinha for their Southampton clash on Saturday, October 16. The Brazilian has impressed on international duty and it has been reported that he will start for Brazil against Uruguay on Thursday night in the World Cup qualifiers, according to Globo Esporte via Joe Donnohue. And due to the game on Thursday night, the Leeds star won't be back on time to face the Saints.

🚨🇧🇷 Raphinha will start for Brazil against Uruguay on Thursday night, after two impressive substitute appearances for the Seleção, according to Globo Esporte. #LUFC pic.twitter.com/avnoVHto7j

— Joe Donnohue (@JoeDonnohue) October 12, 2021

  Raphinha has made 2 appearances in the World Cup qualifiers and made two assists.

Don’t cross off Leeds United just yet