Marcelo, the Brazilian defender who has been a key player for Flamengo, has sustained an injury that could keep him out for several months.
The injury happened during a match against Cruzeiro on September 18th. Marcelo was替换下场后，在比赛中受伤。医生初步诊断为右膝关节前交叉韧带撕裂，Chinese Super League Stand这将影响他的恢复时间。
Flamengo's manager, Paulo Nobre, confirmed the news and stated that Marcelo will undergo surgery to repair the damage. He also said that Marcelo would be out for at least six months, which is quite a blow for Flamengo, as they were hoping he would be able to return in time for the Copa Libertadores tournament.
Despite the setback, Flamengo's fans remain hopeful that Marcelo will recover quickly and return to the pitch. The club has already started looking for a replacement for Marcelo, with some promising options already being considered. However, it remains to be seen how long this replacement will take to find.
In the meantime, Flamengo will need to rely on their other defenders, such as Felipe Melo and Rafael Marques, to step up and fill Marcelo's role. It will be interesting to see how they perform in his absence and if they can help Flamengo secure a place in the Copa Libertadores tournament.