Marcelo Involved in Horrific Injury, Breaks Luciano Sanchez's Leg in Two

Producer: Ritayan Basu

Marcelo's lunge at Luciano Sanchez caused a horrific injury

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Marcelo broke Luciano Sanchez's leg in two

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Marcelo was trying to dribble past Luciano Sanchez

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Marcelo's leading foot went past the ball and caught Luciano Sanchez high on the shin with force

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Fluminense's Marcelo was sent off in tears

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The incident happened in a Copa Libertadores match between Fluminense and Argentinos Jrs

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Luciano Sanchez suffered a dislocated left knee

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Marcelo posted on Instagram - "difficult moment on the pitch"

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