Victor Gabriel banned until Gabriel Pec returns to training, capped at 180 days | OneFootball

According to Le Progres, Internacional defender Victor Gabriel has been suspended until injured Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec returns to training, with the sanction capped at 180 days.

Gabriel was shown a straight red for a dangerous tackle on Pec's shin in the 19th round of the Brasileirão Betano between Internacional de Porto Alegre and Cruzeiro on 23 July.

Pec left the pitch on a stretcher with his leg bleeding, then underwent surgery after tests revealed a fracture of the left tibia.

The Superior Court of Sports Justice opened a disciplinary commission to examine the case. During the hearing, Gabriel apologised, calling the challenge a very unfortunate action, insisting he had no bad intent and offering Pec his support.

The commission delivered its verdict on 28 July, handing Gabriel a six-match ban to be extended until Pec resumes training.

The ruling cited paragraph 3 of article 254 of the Brazilian code on violent play, which permits such extensions until the injured party is fit to train within the legal limit.

Source: Le Progres