Cássio suffers serious knee injury during Flamengo v Cruzeiro clash | OneFootball

Cruzeiro goalkeeper Cássio suffers multi-ligament injury in left knee

Cássio left the Maracanã pitch during the Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro match at the start of the second half after feeling pain in his left knee. Exams revealed a multi-ligament injury in the area.

As a result, Cássio will undergo surgical treatment, which will be conducted by Cruzeiro’s head of medical staff, Dr. Sérgio Campolina, at Orizonti Hospital. Therefore, the expectation is that the athlete will only return to the field in 2027.

How did Cássio’s injury happen?

At 17 minutes into the second half, Royal entered the six-yard box and challenged goalkeeper Cássio for the ball. The keeper fell awkwardly on the pitch and complained of pain. Tite then brought on Matheus Cunha, former Flamengo player, to replace the number 1.

Did Flamengo win the match against Cruzeiro?

Yes! Flamengo secured their first home victory in the Brazilian Championship in the match against Cruzeiro. Pedro and Carrascal scored the goals in the 2-0 win at Maracanã.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo’s next match is against Botafogo, scheduled for 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (14th), at Engenhão, for the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will be present to provide the most red-and-black coverage on the internet.

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