Santos clarify Brazão’s treatment, assure goalkeeper’s safety | OneFootball

On Monday, Santos clarified the medical procedure adopted with goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão, who suffered a head trauma during the 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG last Sunday, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. The club stated that the player is doing well, is resting at home, and will be reassessed on Tuesday, when the squad regroups.

Doctor Maurício Zenaide detailed the care provided: "Gabriel Brazão was treated on the field, he was conscious and oriented. The FIFA and CBF cat6 protocol for suspected concussion was applied. The goalkeeper answered all the questions correctly, did not faint, did not have double vision and did not have nausea or vomiting. The only objective change was the subgaleal hematoma in the left frontal region, the popular 'bump', which by itself does not determine the need to remove the athlete from the field. Not by the player's will, but due to the absence of major concussion criteria, it was decided to keep him on the field".

Despite the impact, Brazão reported mild dizziness and chose to leave the game, following guidance from the Medical Department: "He left the field conscious and oriented, was taken to Mater Dei hospital, a reference in Belo Horizonte, where he was treated by a neurology specialist. The cat6 protocol was applied again without changes, he underwent imaging exams, also without changes, and was discharged soon after, returning to Santos with the delegation", Zenaide added.

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The incident raised concerns about the goalkeeper's participation in the classic match against São Paulo next Sunday. The CBF activated the concussion protocol, which provides for five days of absence from activities until a new clinical evaluation. If everything goes normally, Brazão will be able to return to training on the eve of the match.

Santos also highlighted the importance of improving medical care on the field: "Santos hopes that auxiliary imaging mechanisms for important injuries will be implemented in Brazilian football games. Just as the referee and three assistants often cannot properly interpret a play, it is even more difficult for a medical professional. Such a video assistance mechanism could become a tool for even more efficient medical care on the field", the club wrote.

During the match, Santos was already facing difficulties. Before Brazão's exit, the team had conceded a goal from Igor Gomes and lost Zé Ivaldo, who was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. Diógenes came on to replace the goalkeeper, who remained conscious and stable throughout the treatment. He continues to recover and will be reassessed before he can return to training, following the CBF's concussion protocol.

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