Cássio suffers serious injury, set for surgery at Cruzeiro | OneFootball

This Friday, Cruzeiro announced that goalkeeper Cássio will need to undergo a surgical procedure at the beginning of next week. After tests were conducted, a multi-ligament injury in his left knee was confirmed.

The injury occurred this Wednesday, during the 2-0 defeat against Flamengo at Maracanã, in the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship. The goalkeeper left the field in tears at the 17th minute of the second half, making way for Matheus Cunha, who is expected to take over as the starting goalkeeper for Cabuloso.

Full statement released by Cruzeiro

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