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 fell in a way that drew attention, 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 challenged by Kaio Jorge in the very first minute.
And he went down without being able to support himself.
A moment that caused concern.
Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) did not book the Cruzeiro forward.
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Ruan received treatment and returned to the pitch.
But he did not feel well as the minutes went by and had to be substituted in the 18th minute.
Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético
He was then taken to a hospital in the capital of Minas Gerais.
Already without injured defenders Lyanco and Léo Duarte, coach Eduardo DomÃnguez turned to 18-year-old youngster Vitão.
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Atlético activated the concussion protocol, which will allow a total of six substitutions for both teams.
The second leg will be next Tuesday, September 1, at Arena MRV.
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