Sampaio Corrêa player after seizure v Flamengo: "worst is over" | OneFootball

Alexandre spoke out in a video posted on social media

The Flamengo defeated Sampaio Corrêa-RJ 7-1 last Saturday (07), at Maracanã, for the Campeonato Carioca. However, during the first half, the midfielder Alexandre, from the rival team, suffered an injury. This Sunday (08), the player released a video updating his condition and thanking for the messages.

"Just passing by to say that the worst is over, everything is fine, it was just a scare. I wanted to thank everyone for the prayers and reassure everyone. Thank God I'm fine and I'll be back soon," said Alexandre, in a video posted on social media.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE SITUATION?

The midfielder Alexandre, from Sampaio Corrêa-RJ, suffered a seizure on the field at Maracanã and left the stadium by ambulance. The incident occurred eight minutes into the first half of the match against Flamengo, last Saturday (07), during the sixth round of the Campeonato Carioca.

This moment caused a stir among the players on the field. Even Pedro, the forward for Flamengo, knelt near the Sampaio Corrêa-RJ player to pray for his colleague's life. Additionally, fans from various clubs sent messages of recovery on social media.

AND HOW WAS THE GAME?

The Flamengo showed no mercy to Sampaio Corrêa-RJ last Saturday (07). The red-black team won 7-1. Thus, the Most Beloved advanced to the quarterfinals of the state tournament to face Botafogo.

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