Cruzeiro give update on Cássio and Gerson's fitness | OneFootball

Cruzeiro updated, this Monday (2), the clinical situation of two athletes who left the field with pain during the 1-0 victory over Pouso Alegre, last Saturday (28), at Mineirão, in the semifinals of the Campeonato Mineiro.

Goalkeeper Cássio underwent imaging exams that confirmed a ligament strain in his right knee. The player has already started treatment with the club's health and performance department and will be re-evaluated periodically to determine his return timeline.

The incident that caused the injury occurred eight minutes into the second half, when the goalkeeper went out to intercept a cross and collided with an opponent inside the area. Despite staying on the field for a few minutes after the impact, the number 1 requested a substitution shortly after and was replaced by debutant Matheus Cunha.

Meanwhile, midfielder Gerson did not have any structural injury detected in his left knee. According to the club, the evaluations did not identify any serious compromise, and the tendency is for the athlete to be cleared to resume activities with the rest of the squad in the coming days.

Gerson felt the issue 24 minutes into the first half, after a challenge with attacking midfielder Gabriel Tota. In pain, the player had to be taken off on a stretcher, and coach Tite opted to bring in Keny Arroyo to reinforce the offensive sector.

With the more detailed diagnosis, the medical department is now working to recover Cássio as soon as possible, while Gerson is expected to be an option again soon for the decisive stretch of the season.

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