Cássio suffers serious left knee injury in Flamengo v Cruzeiro

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·13. März 2026

Cássio suffers serious left knee injury in Flamengo v Cruzeiro

Cássio suffered a serious left knee injury during Flamengo v Cruzeiro at the Maracanã early in the second half. According to Coluna Do Fla, scans confirmed a multi-ligament injury.

He will undergo surgery at Hospital Orizonti, overseen by Cruzeiro's head of medical, Dr. Sérgio Campolina. The expectation is that he will only return in 2027.

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At 17 minutes into the second half, Royal challenged for the ball in the six-yard box with the goalkeeper. Cássio fell awkwardly and complained of pain. Tite then introduced Matheus Cunha, ex-Flamengo, in place of the number 1.

Flamengo secured their first home win of the Campeonato Brasileiro, beating Cruzeiro 2-0 at the Maracanã. Pedro and Carrascal scored the goals.

Flamengo next face Botafogo at Engenhão at 20:30 Brasília time on Saturday 14 in the sixth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Source: Coluna Do Fla