Brutal injury in Brazil: Marlon is left with his ankle hanging after suffering a serious fracture

Marlon, left-back for Gremio, suffered a serious injury during the match against Vitoria de Guimaraes on matchday seven of the Brazilian Championship.Caique, the player with whom Marlon collided at the time of the injury, was very affected when he realized on the pitch the seriousness of the fracture.

Some players broke down in tears on the pitch and the stadium began to chant Marlon's name, as he had to be rushed away by ambulance.

Gremio reports Marlon's serious injury: ankle fracture, surgery and five months out

Gremio has announced that their player suffered a fracture in his right ankle, and will undergo surgery at the hospital in Porto Alegre where he is already admitted.

He is expected to be out of action for five months.

Gremio left-back Marlon suffered a serious injury during his team's match against Vitoria de Guimaraes on matchday seven of the Brazilian Championship.