The accident occurred during a match against Bragantino on Wednesday evening, 6
Botafogo midfielder Marlon Freitas fell unconscious after a head shock with an athlete from Bragantino and had to leave the field in ambulance. The accident took place in the first minute of the second half during the match valid for the 16th round of the Brazilian cup on Wednesday, 6, at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium, in Bragança Paulista.
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The player was attended by the club’s medical team and would have left the lawn already aware. There is still no information about your health.
The service protocol lasted about 7 minutes. So Danilo entered the field to replace Marlon.
2 ‘/2T – Marlon Freitas falls unconscious on the lawn after the shock. The midfielder will have to leave the ambulance field. Strength and improvements, my captain.#RbbxBot | 0-0 | #Vamosbotafogo
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Source: Terra

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