Marcelo, one of the key players for Flamengo in Brazil's Campeonato Brasileiro, has been ruled out for several weeks with an injury.
The midfielder was injured during a match against Fluminense on Saturday and will be out until early December. This news comes as a blow to Flamengo, who were already without some other key players due to injury.
Marcelo has been a regular starter for Flamengo this season, playing in all but three matches so far. He has scored two goals and provided three assists in his 11 appearances.
The Brazilian club have not yet released any information about when Marcelo may return to action, but it is clear that he will miss a significant amount of time. It remains to be seen how this will affect Flamengo's chances of winning the league title, which they currently lead by just four points from Santos.
Marcelo's injury could also impact the national team, where he is a member of the Brazil squad. He has represented his country at various levels, including the Under-20s, U-23s, and senior national team.
Overall, Marcelo's injury is a setback for both Flamengo and the national team. However, the club and team management will hope that he can recover quickly and return to full fitness as soon as possible.