Flamengo's call after Bruno Henrique foul v Cruzeiro; forward in pain | OneFootball

Flamengo forward reports severe pain after Flamengo vs Cruzeiro match this Wednesday (12)

Bruno Henrique suffered a hard challenge in the clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16 and reported severe pain from the blow he took at Mineirão. Although the initial clinical assessment took place right after the final whistle on Wednesday (12), the coaching staff chose to wait longer before any new intervention.

The forward’s reassessment was scheduled for this Friday (14), after the squad reports back for training at 10 a.m. (Brasília time). According to reporting by journalist Mônica Alves from Coluna do Fla, the medical department made it a priority to respect the 48-hour window to closely monitor how the condition develops.

The assessment indicates that the player suffered trauma in the incident. As such, this approach follows the same cautious line recently adopted with Plata and Alex Sandro, who were sidelined due to physical discomfort even without a confirmed injury. Flamengo’s staff will continue to closely monitor the No. 27.

HOW DID THE PLAY HAPPEN?

In the 11th minute of the first half, Matheus Henrique caught Bruno Henrique in the shin with his studs, making it a textbook red-card challenge. However, Argentine referee Yael Falcón Pérez showed only a yellow card, sparking immediate outrage among Flamengo’s players and fans. Bruno Henrique stayed on the field afterward, but was eventually replaced by Pedro in the second half.

WHAT DID BRUNO HENRIQUE SAY ABOUT IT?

After the match, Bruno Henrique vented about the opponent not being sent off. The forward also reported severe pain in his ankle ligament, criticized VAR for not recommending an on-field review, and mocked the explanation he received on the pitch about the supposed lack of intensity in the challenge.

— The doctor evaluated me and I’m going to be evaluated again in Rio. I’m in a lot of pain in my ankle ligament, and what bothers me is that VAR didn’t call the referee over to review the play — he said, before concluding:

— He said it was a normal challenge, that it wasn’t with high intensity, and that was that (laughs). And I’m the one who’s f***ed up now. But now Flamengo will see what they do, because I did my part — Bruno Henrique concluded.

WHAT NOW?

With the seriousness of the trauma still uncertain, Bruno Henrique has become a doubt for the match against Mirassol, scheduled for Sunday (16) in the Brasileirão. The clash against the São Paulo side will take place at Estádio Maião in the countryside of the state, and the No. 27’s availability depends directly on his clinical progress during the period set by the medical department.

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