Atlético lost center-back Ruan after just 18 minutes of 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 fell in a way that drew attention, tried to continue, but had to be substituted.
See 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 unable to put weight on himself.
The incident caused concern.
Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) did not book the Cruzeiro forward.
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Ruan received treatment and returned to the field.
But he did not feel well as the minutes went by and had to be substituted in the 18th minute.
Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético
Already without injured defenders Lyanco and Léo Duarte, coach Eduardo DomÃnguez turned to 18-year-old youngster Vitão.
Galo activated the concussion protocol, which will guarantee a total of six substitutions for both teams.
The second leg will be next Tuesday, September 1, at Arena MRV.
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