Cruzeiro reveal Cássio’s diagnosis after concussion in derby | OneFootball

During the draw between Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG in the derby played this Wednesday, Cássio suffered a concussion and had to leave the field still in the first half. On Thursday morning, the goalkeeper underwent a neurological evaluation and additional tests, which did not indicate any type of injury.

How the play happened

In the collision, at the 27-minute mark, Cássio dove to try to intercept a cross and was hit in the head by the leg of Willian, his teammate. The full-back was off-balance after a challenge with Rony. The keeper was promptly replaced by Léo Aragão.

Concussion protocol

Although he did not have any complications, the goalkeeper cannot return to activities immediately. The concussion protocol requires the athlete to refrain from club training sessions or matches for at least five days.

Thus, Cássio will be a miss for Cruzeiro this Saturday, when they face Fortaleza. He will be available again to coach Leonardo Jardim for the clash against Palmeiras next Sunday.

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