Fla sack doctor José Luiz Runco after comments on De La Cruz | OneFootball

Flamengo has decided to fire José Luiz Runco.

The head of the medical department leaves the Rio club one day after a message was released in which he said that Nico De la Cruz has a "chronic and irreparable injury".

The information was first published by journalist Bruno Castanha and confirmed by GloboEsporte.com.

Flamengo has not yet officially commented.

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This Tuesday, Flamengo's general medical director, José Luiz Runco criticized the physical condition of Nico De La Cruz.

According to information published by 'GE', Runco sent a message in a Whatsapp group, formed by several members of Fla's politics, criticizing the signing of Nicolás De La Cruz.

"Dear João. Good afternoon. I will try to explain the situation of De la Cruz. Player bought in another administration, without the slightest condition, as he presents a chronic and irreparable injury in the right knee, and an injury also in the left knee. As we are bipeds, we have balance and muscle balance difficulties if any limb is already affected. We are trying to do our best so he can participate, but it is very complicated. And, about the sale, only if there is some club that is interested for another reason and not to play competitive football. Sincerely", said Runco.

The player's staff publicly said that the doctor lacked ethics. The agents are still considering suing Runco.

Earlier this Wednesday, Flamengo released a note stating the message was not written by a club professional.

“The Football Directorate of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo clarifies that the recently leaked message was not written by any of the five doctors who make up the professional football department: Fernando Sassaki (orthopedist and head of the sector), Luiz Macedo (cardiologist), Dieno Portella (orthopedist), Vitor Pereira (orthopedist) and Bruno Hassel (radiologist)”, Flamengo wrote.

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