Arsenal and Brazil star Gabriel Martinelli was forced off the training pitch on Thursday after colliding with international team-mate Eder Militao.
Footage released to social media showed Martinelli falling to the floor in a heap after Militao crashed into him with force, leaving the winger in pain as medical staff rushed on to treat him.
Brazil, who are training ahead of their opening Copa America group stage match against Costa Rica on Tuesday, will be concerned by the manner in which Martinelli stayed on the floor after the collision, and how he was forced off the pitch by the medical team.
Militao appeared to show little remorse after the incident, initially pulling Martinelli's arm as if to tell him to get up before walking away and leaving him with Arsenal team-mate Gabriel Magalhaes.
Almost a minute after the medics first rushed on to the training pitch, Martinelli got back to his feet and limped behind the goal, appearing in considerable pain.
The blow seems to have affected his right leg in particular, with the Arsenal winger struggling to put weight on it as he hobbled to the touchline.
Both Martinelli and Militao were benched for Brazil's final warm-up game against USA ahead of the Copa America, with the attacker coming on as a substitute during the 1-1 draw.
Militao comes into the Brazil camp off the back of Real Madrid's Champions League triumph over Borussia Dortmund in the final last month, while Martinelli narrowly missed out on Premier League glory to Manchester City on the closing weekend.
Brazil head into the Copa America as one of the favourites to lift the trophy, stacked with superstars including Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker and Real Madrid forward duo Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.
Martinelli was not his sparkling best for Arsenal this campaign but still contributed to a fruitful season at the Emirates, contributing eight goals and five assists across all competitions as the Gunners pushed City to the wire in the title race.
Meanwhile, Militao endured an injury-plagued campaign as he fought back from his anterior cruciate ligament tear, making his first LaLiga appearance of the season in March.
itsdjepic
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Okay you open your large mouth like vacuum then bottlers sit quiet small dog
You just be ozuor
daabikpu
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Jealousy makes one nasty
yakbcdir
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most of u are hypocrites. this is even softer to what Gabriel did to Endrick.though he didn't get injured but most arsenal fans were hailing him that Endrick need to be strong to compete in Europe. militao n martnelli jump n go for the ball on air . Gabriel jamb Endrick it was worst than this
Yoeadklor
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I'm not an Arsenal fan but being a Brazil supporter I'm very unhappy at this especially given how important Martinelli can be even from the bench...If Militao is culpable of intent,shove him off. He's been in poor form before his injury anyway. We don't lack defenders who can perform better than he does. Example: Fabricio Bruno Flamengo's Centerback, tall, solid, brilliant and faultless against England and Spain.😡
peaceofmind
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They even bottling their form [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
useless human being
yeeceprtz
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What is the so called Militao doing there dump him
ColinsGooner
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It's not even funny,how can you do that
poybcdlpuy
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Oga shut up
Okay you open your large mouth like vacuum then bottlers sit quiet small dog
poybcdlpuy
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stupid it's not funny hw cld you wish injuries to anyone whether your team or not you are not even human must be an animal
Look at this stupid man where In comment did I wish him ill form don’t be stupid I commented on what has happened please read before you comment dummy
Poyabkrty
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They even bottling their form [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
stupid it's not funny hw cld you wish injuries to anyone whether your team or not you are not even human must be an animal
itsdjepic
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They even bottling their form [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Oga shut up
poybcdlpuy
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They even bottling their form [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]