Kaio Jorge apologises for derby challenge, camp tries to calm spat | OneFootball

After the hard challenge that led to defender Ruan Tressoldi’s dangerous fall in the derby in the Copa do Brasil, Cruzeiro forward Kaio Jorge sent a message to apologize.

Both players are represented by the same agency, C2 Sports, which confirmed the information and has been working behind the scenes to try to ease tensions between them.

According to the agency, the Atlético defender had not yet seen the message.

The attempt to make amends came before the public statements from Atlético-MG and Ruan himself, both of whom showed strong indignation over the play:

Ruan Tressoldi: The defender used his social media to criticize Kaio Jorge’s attitude, accusing the forward of having a history of "bad character." It is worth noting that tests ruled out any serious injury to the defender.

Galo’s board: Football executive Paulo Bracks raised the tone and promised to take the case to the STJD. He described Kaio Jorge’s attitude as "malice and disloyalty," saying the club will not accept the situation and stressing that "it is not the first time this citizen has done this."

Decision Still Open

With tensions running high off the pitch, Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG will face each other again next Tuesday at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena MRV. The match will determine who advances to the Copa do Brasil semifinals.

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