Worrying moment: Botafogo player taken off the pitch by ambulance 🚑

Marlon Freitas had to be taken off the field by ambulance during the match between Bragantino and Botafogo this Wednesday (6).

The midfielder required medical attention after a head collision with Laquintana in the opening seconds of the second half. 

The players immediately called for the medical team, showing concern. See the play below:

See the play below:

Choque feio de cabeças entre Marlon Freitas e Laquintana. Volante do Botafogo caiu desacordado, e deixa estádio de ambulância. Foi ativado protocolo de concussão, mas Alex Telles avisa que o capitão está bem! pic.twitter.com/XJlh06gVuu

— ge (@geglobo) August 6, 2025

Marlon Freitas had to be immobilized and was taken off the pitch in an ambulance.

The match in Bragança Paulista was paused for about eight minutes while he received medical attention on the field.

Left-back Alex Telles sought out the SporTV reporting team, which was broadcasting the match, and informed them that Marlon Freitas is okay.

However, according to journalist Sofia Miranda, who is also at the stadium, the player showed signs that he was still disoriented.

The midfielder was replaced by Danilo, who shortly after coming on provided a beautiful assist for Savarino to open the scoring.

FORÇA, MARLON FREITAS! 🙏

O volante do Botafogo teve um choque de cabeça com o Laquintana e precisou sair de campo de ambulância. Que não seja nada grave! #CopaBetanoDoBrasil#FutebolBrasileiropic.twitter.com/MLjrdBERs3

— TNT Sports BR (@TNTSportsBR) August 6, 2025

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.