Six Fortaleza players were injured in an attack by Sport fans “using bombs and stones”

In a statement published on the club’s official website and on social networks, Fortaleza released this Thursday an update on the condition of the six players injured in the attack on the team bus at the end of the game against Sport Recife, counting the fourth player. round of the Northern European Cup.

According to information released by the club, João Ricardo (goalkeeper), Gonzalo Escobar (left back), Titi and Brites (centre backs) and Lucas Sacha (midfielder) were the players who required medical attention after stone-throwing and bomb-throwing by Recife fans. at the car in which the Fortaleza delegation was traveling.

Fortaleza’s statement in full:

“Additional information on the health of Fortaleza athletes after the attack on the club bus:

A Fortaleza bus carrying athletes, technical staff, staff and management was attacked by sports fans as they left the Pernambuco Arena after a Nordic Cup game, throwing bombs and stones.

Following the incident, the team was quickly transported to the nearby hospital in Recife.

Six players were injured: goalkeeper João Ricardo was injured with a cut on his eyebrow, and left-back Gonzalo Escobar received a blow to the head, a cut to his mouth and another cut to his eyebrow. Right back Dudu, centre-backs Titi and Britez and midfielder Lucas Sacha were hit by a piece of glass and had to stop the bleeding.

Joao Ricardo and Gonzalo Escobar received stitches. The left-back will also undergo a CT scan of his head but is healthy and conscious. The remaining athletes will receive medical assistance to remove glass shards from their bodies.

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