Atlético faced a setback in their Copa do Brasil quarter-final clash against Cruzeiro on Tuesday (25) when center-back Ruan went down just 18 minutes into the match.
The incident occurred after Ruan collided with Kaio Jorge, causing him to fall awkwardly. Although he attempted to continue playing, he ultimately had to be substituted.
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Details of the incident are as follows.
He tried to stay on, but… 😳
Ruan was struck by a challenge from Kaio Jorge early in the game, in the very first minute.
He fell to the ground unable to support himself, raising concerns among coaches and teammates.
Referee Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) did not issue a yellow card to the Cruzeiro forward.
Was it a yellow-card challenge? Share your opinion!
After receiving treatment, Ruan managed to return to the field. However, as time passed, he reported discomfort and was substituted in the 18th minute.
Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético
With defenders Lyanco and Léo Duarte already sidelined due to injury, coach Eduardo Domínguez turned to 18-year-old Vitão to fill the gap.
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Atlético activated the concussion protocol, enabling both teams to make a total of six substitutions during the game.
The second leg of the quarter-finals is scheduled for next Tuesday, September 1, at Arena MRV.
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Atlético lost center-back Ruan just 18 minutes into the clash against Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals this Tuesday (25).
After being hit by Kaio Jorge, he went down in a worrying fall, tried to continue, but had to be substituted.
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Find out what happened below.
He tried to stay on, but… 😳
Ruan was caught by a challenge from Kaio Jorge in the very first minute.
And he went down without being able to support himself.
The incident caused concern.
Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) did not book the Cruzeiro forward.
Was it a yellow-card challenge? Share your opinion!
Ruan received treatment and returned to the pitch.
But as the minutes passed, he did not feel well and had to be substituted in the 18th minute.
Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético
Already without injured defenders Lyanco and Léo Duarte, coach Eduardo Domínguez turned to 18-year-old Vitão.
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Galo activated the concussion protocol, which will allow both teams a total of six substitutions.
The second leg will be next Tuesday, September 1, at Arena MRV.
Photo: Reproduction/ESPN
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