Alexandre Souza suffered a seizure during the match, rushed to hospital 🚑 | OneFootball

A serious incident interrupted the match between Flamengo and Sampaio Correa in the Campeonato Carioca. Eight minutes into the first half, midfielder Alexandre Souza collapsed on the field after suffering a seizure, which forced the game to stop and the medical protocol to be immediately activated. According to his club, he left the stadium conscious, although he later had a second seizure at the Quinta D’Or hospital, where he was admitted for observation.

Sampaio Correa later reported that neurological and cardiac injuries were ruled out, although the player will remain under medical supervision for at least 24 hours, awaiting further tests such as an MRI. Souza himself reassured everyone through his social media, thanking for the support messages received. His entourage also highlighted the favorable progress following the incident.

It is worth remembering that the midfielder had gone through a complex health situation in 2024 when he suffered a serious motorcycle accident that put his career at risk. After a prolonged recovery process, he managed to return to professional activity.

In sports, Flamengo won 7-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament. However, the result took a back seat to the concern for Alexandre Souza's health, whose progress will continue to be monitored in the coming hours.

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