Fluminense’s former Brazil worldwide Marcelo was despatched off in tears after his lunge at Luciano Sanchez throughout a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires left the Argentinos Jrs defender with a horrific damage on Tuesday.
Marcelo was dribbling previous Sanchez when his main foot went previous the ball and caught the Argentine excessive on the shin with pressure. The Argentinos participant’s leg buckled beneath him at a surprising angle, leaving him mendacity in agony on the pitch.
Sanchez, who was taken to a close-by medical clinic for therapy, suffered a dislocated left knee, Argentinos stated in a publish on messaging platform X, previously referred to as Twitter.
“Today I had a very difficult moment on the pitch,” Marcelo posted on Instagram.
“I unintentionally injured a fellow player. I want to wish him the best possible recovery. All the strength in the world.”
His Brazilian membership additionally posted a supportive message on social media.
“Fluminense FC expresses its solidarity and wishes a speedy recovery to Argentinos Juniors defender Luciano Sanchez, who was injured in an accidental move in tonight’s match,” it learn.
The first leg of the spherical of 16 conflict led to a 1-1 draw on the Diego Armando Maradona stadium.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com