Worrying moment: Botafogo player taken off the pitch by ambulance 🚑 | OneFootball

Marlon Freitas was taken off the field in an ambulance during the match between Bragantino and Botafogo this Wednesday (6).

The midfielder required medical attention after a head collision with Laquintana in the opening seconds of the second half.

The players immediately called for the medics, showing concern.

See the play below:

Marlon Freitas had to be immobilized and was taken off the pitch in an ambulance.

The match in Bragança Paulista was paused for about eight minutes while he received treatment on the field.

Left-back Alex Telles sought out the SporTV reporting team, which was broadcasting the match, and informed them that Marlon Freitas is okay.

According to journalist Sofia Miranda, who is also at the stadium, the player showed signs of still being disoriented.

The midfielder was replaced by Danilo, who soon after coming on provided a beautiful assist for Savarino to open the scoring.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.