Bruno Henrique in ankle pain after Cruzeiro tackle, Flamengo to reassess on Friday | OneFootball

Bruno Henrique reported severe ankle ligament pain after a heavy challenge during Flamengo’s Libertadores round-of-16 first leg at Cruzeiro.

According to Coluna Do Fla, he was examined after the final whistle at the Mineirão on Wednesday 12, with staff opting to wait and observe for 48 hours before any further intervention. A follow-up assessment is scheduled for Friday 14, after the squad reconvenes for 10:00 training, Brasília time.

Medical evaluation indicates trauma from the incident. Flamengo are applying the same caution recently used with Plata and Alex Sandro, who were sidelined due to discomfort despite no confirmed injury, and will monitor the number 27 closely.

At 11 minutes of the first half, Matheus Henrique caught the forward on the shin with his studs, an offence widely viewed as red-card worthy. Argentine referee Yael Falcón Pérez produced only a yellow, prompting anger among Flamengo players and fans. Bruno Henrique continued, then was replaced by Pedro in the second half.

Post-match, he criticised the absence of a VAR review and said he felt intense pain in his ankle ligament. He added that he was told on the pitch the challenge was normal and not high intensity, a justification he mocked. He said he would be reassessed in Rio and that the club would decide the next steps.

With the extent of the trauma still unclear, he is a doubt for Sunday 16 against Mirassol in the Brasileirão. The game is set for Estádio Maião in the São Paulo interior, and his involvement hinges on his progress within the medical timeframe.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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