Gremio defender’s horrific ankle fracture shocks all of Brazil | OneFootball

Marlon, the left-back of the Tricolor gaúcho, collided head-on with Caíque from Vitória, dislocating his right leg. An injury that shocked everyone present and will keep him off the field for more than five months.

Gremio's 2-0 victory over Vitória, in the seventh round of the Brasileirao, was completely overshadowed by the serious injury of their left-back Marlon, possibly the most chilling so far this season.

Past the half-hour mark of the second half, with the outcome already decided, the left-back recovered a ball near the area, lifted his head, and quickly launched a counterattack. He shook off one, two, and three opponents with a high-speed zigzag until he collided head-on with Caíque and collapsed on the field.

It seemed like an ordinary clash, but the cries of his teammates and opponents alerted to the seriousness of the situation. Marlon had the misfortune of his right boot tip getting stuck in the grass, and as he fell with all his body weight, he suffered an open fracture.

Without panicking, with remarkable calm, he lifted his broken leg and requested immediate assistance. Within seconds, the medical team of the Tricolor gaúcho rushed onto the field to immobilize the area, awaiting the arrival of the ambulance.

In the midst of the scene, players from both teams held their heads, shocked by the situation. Among the most affected was the Argentine Cristian Pavón, now Gremio's right-back, who was also seen consoling his teammate Willian.

According to the medical report, Marlon will undergo surgery this Friday and will have a recovery period of about five months. A significant loss for Gremio and a night that will hardly be erased from the memory of the fans and those on the field.

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