Marcelo Receives Emotional Red Card after Colliding with Argentinos Juniors Luciano Sanchez, Resulting in a Shocking Dislocated Knee

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In a heart-wrenching Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires, tragedy struck as Fluminense’s Marcelo delivered a devastating tackle on Argentinos Juniors’ defender, Luciano Sanchez. The collision caused Sanchez to suffer a full dislocation of his left knee, leaving him in excruciating pain on the pitch. Marcelo, the former Brazil international, was reduced to tears as he received a red card for the unfortunate incident.

Marcelo in tears after horror injury involving Luciano Sanchez.

Marcelo mistakenly lunged onto Luciano’s leg resulting in an absolute disgusting snap.

😨😳😰🤞#Marcelo #injury pic.twitter.com/AfURQxOHD8
— Dirty Plays (@dirtyplays_pod) August 2, 2023

The match’s intensity was overshadowed by the shocking turn of events, and both teams and fans were united in their concern for the injured defender. Sanchez was quickly rushed to a nearby medical clinic for urgent treatment, and local media estimated his recovery time between eight and 12 months. Marcelo expressed deep remorse on social media, assuring Sanchez of his support and well-wishes for a swift recovery.

Hoy me ha tocado vivir un momento muy difícil dentro del campo. Sin querer he lesionado a un compañero de profesión. Quiero desearte la mejor recuperación posible, Luciano Sánchez. Toda la fuerza del mundo! 💜🙏🏾#M12 pic.twitter.com/vaG04hvioW
— Marcelotwelve (@MarceloM12) August 2, 2023

The incident took place in the 56th minute of the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite the game’s competitive nature, Fluminense’s coach, Fernando Diniz, asserted that Marcelo did not deserve to be sent off, referring to it as “an unfortunate event.” Both clubs, Fluminense and Argentinos Juniors, demonstrated admirable sportsmanship, with the latter acknowledging the former’s concern for Sanchez, stating, “We are rivals, not enemies.”

The emotional impact of the injury resonated beyond the pitch, highlighting the inherent risks of the sport. As football enthusiasts around the world mourned the unfortunate incident, the focus now shifts to Sanchez’s recovery journey, hoping for his triumphant return to the game.

Fluminense and Argentinos Juniors are set to face each other again next Tuesday at the Maracana Stadium for the second leg of the round of 16, but the upcoming match will undoubtedly be overshadowed by the aftermath of the distressing event. The football community, united in compassion, stands in solidarity with Luciano Sanchez, wishing him strength and a swift recovery during this challenging time.

Update:

Luciano Sánchez was discharged from the hospital and forgives Marcelo who unintentionally injured him. “He sent me a message apologizing, that he was feeling bad, I learned that he went to try to talk to me in the changing room. These are gestures that show how he is as a person. I admire him as a player and now as a person. I have nothing to complain about him; he can rest easy, and I told him so.”

“Se que fue sin intención, una jugada desafortunada. Marcelo se preocupó mucho. Lo admiro como jugador y ahora también como persona”

🏥 Luciano Sánchez sufrió una luxación completa en su rodilla izquierda y deberá ser operado en las próximas semanas. Su recuperación oscila… pic.twitter.com/b0NI0iATkN
— Diario Olé (@DiarioOle) August 2, 2023

🙏 Así salió Luciano Sánchez del hospital tras la durísima entrada de Marcelo en la #CopaLibertadores pic.twitter.com/7n91ZVgQ09
— ESPN.com.mx (@ESPNmx) August 2, 2023