Brazil's Robinho misses training with thigh problem

BERGISCH GLADBACH, Germany, June 25 (Reuters) Brazil striker Robinho will miss training today because of a problem with his right thigh, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.

The CBF said in a statement on its official website that Robinho would stay at the team hotel and take part in a physiotherapy session.

It did not give any further details on the injury.

Robinho ended training early yesterday after suffering a twinge in his right thigh.

The player, whose speed and trickery gave Brazil a new dimension in a 4-1 win over Japan in their final group game on Thursday, was seen to clutch his thigh during shooting practice.

Team doctor Jose Luis Runco said immediately afterwards that the player would have tests if the problem did not clear up and would not commit himself regarding Robinho's chances of facing Ghana in Tuesday's second round match in Dortmund.

Robinho started Brazil's first two games against Croatia and Australia on the bench, coming on in the second half.

He then replaced Adriano in the starting lineup for the Japan match and Brazil looked much livelier throughout.

Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has not yet decided whether Robinho will start against Ghana, if he is fit.

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