Marcelo, the Brazilian footballer who has played for several top clubs including Flamengo and AC Milan, suffered an injury during a match against Corinthians on Saturday.
The defender was substituted off in the second half after suffering an ankle injury while trying to tackle a player from Corinthians. The severity of the injury is yet to be determined, but it could mean that Marcelo will miss a significant amount of time.
Flamengo manager Rogerio Ceni expressed his disappointment at the news, saying that he hoped that Marcelo would make a full recovery and return to the team as soon as possible. He also praised the club's medical staff for their efforts in treating the injury.
For Corinthians, the loss of Marcelo was a major blow as he had been one of the team's most reliable defenders this season. He has scored four goals and provided three assists so far this campaign, making him a key player for the team.
The injury is a setback for Flamengo, who were looking to challenge for the league title this season. They currently sit third in the table, just two points behind leaders Santos.
It remains to be seen how long Marcelo will be out, but the club will be hoping that he makes a full recovery and returns to action as soon as possible. In the meantime, they will have to rely on other players to fill the void left by Marcelo's absence.