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The victory of Grêmio 2-0 over Vitória, in the 7th round of the Brasileirão, took a backseat to the serious injury suffered by the left-back Marlon. The club confirmed that the athlete suffered a open fracture of the right ankle after a strong challenge with midfielder Caíque, in the second half of the match.
Marlon is already admitted to Hospital Moinhos de Vento and will undergo a surgical procedure this Friday afternoon (20/03).
The tricolor medical department estimates a recovery period of at least five monthswhich practically ends the player’s participation in a large part of the 2026 season.
The Impact on the Cast and Technical Committee
The atmosphere in the Grêmio locker room after the game was one of wakefulness, despite the positive result on the field. The technician Luis Castro did not hide the emotional shock during the press conference. “It’s very sad to see a colleague disabled. These injuries remain in our memories. I told the players to honor their colleague”, said the coach.
The goalkeeper Weverton and teammates Willian and Carlos Vinicius went to the hospital to provide support shortly after the final whistle. “It’s time to show our unity”, highlighted the Grêmio archer.
Understand the Severity of the Injury
An open fracture occurs when the bone breaks the skin barrier, which significantly increases the risk of infection and requires immediate surgical intervention to clean and fix the bone.
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Surgery: Performed to align the bone and fix it with plates or pins.
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Physiotherapy: Essential after initial healing to regain joint mobility.
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Return: High-performance athletes need months to regain muscle mass and confidence in supporting their feet.
Solidarity of the Adversary
Even with the ball rolling, the Victory used his social networks to wish the athlete a speedy recovery, a gesture of “fair play” that was highly praised by the Grêmio board and fans on social networks.
