In the Mineiro derby, nasty fall forces sub, watch it and have your say

Atlético lost center-back Ruan just 18 minutes into the clash against Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.

After being hit by Kaio Jorge, he fell in a way that drew attention, tried to continue, but had to be substituted.

Understand 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.

In the Mineiro derby, nasty fall

Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) did not book the Cruzeiro forward.

Was it a yellow-card offense? Have your say!

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.

Already without Lyanco and Léo Duarte, coach Edardo Domínguez turned to 18-year-old Vitão.

Galo activated the concussion protocol, which will allow both teams a total of six substitutions.

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